NEW YORK — For much of the second half of the season, the Mets have been searching for a pitching solution.

The Reds hit a season-high five home runs in their victory over the Cubs on Sept. 19. Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz went back-to-back.

NEW YORK — The New York Mets enter the weekend two games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild-card spot in the National League. Though New York’s focus is on getting to the postseason, it’s also plotting for what its roster could look like in a three-game matchup, most likely against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The New York Mets face the Washington Nationals in a regular season MLB game on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 (9/19/25) at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto hit a home run in a 7-4 loss against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Soto also just missed a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning, and he was also the tying run up to the plate in the ninth inning.

Two New York Mets pitchers are facing significant long-term injuries, as The Athletic’s Tim Britton reports that Tommy John surgery has been recommended for both Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett. Both right-handers are considering their options before committing to the TJ procedure,

Nolan McLean has been dominant for the Mets in his first month as a big leaguer, but his success has created an intriguing dilemma for them to consider.