The 2026 Mets season has been a pretty terrible one, and nothing that happens in this final stretch of the season can change that. Hell, one can make the argument that their decent play over the past month or so has only furthered the disappointment of the season, given the negative effects it’s had on the team’s draft odds.
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
The New York Mets made a quiet organizational move as they opened a heated three-game set against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. While the clubs traded blows on the field—the Yankees taking Friday’s opener 6-4 and the teams meeting again Saturday afternoon—the Mets confirmed they had released 18-year-old right-hander Arturo Sevilla.
The New York Mets will send Juan Soto to the plate as their designated hitter Saturday afternoon against the Yankees, a notable shift after he played the outfield in Friday’s series opener.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 1:35 PM Yankee Stadium • Bronx, NY LHP Zac Thornton (3-5, 3.53) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (8-8, 3.41) SNY • MLB Network The Mets tried to claw back Friday night, but ultimately the Yankees were able to keep them at bay.
Nolan McLean was already considered a long shot for 2026 Rookie of the Year honors, and he didn’t exactly help his chances on Friday. McLean allowed a career-high 10 hits in the Mets’ 6-4 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
While the final few weeks won't carry any playoff implications for the New York Mets, they will give the team a valuable opportunity to evaluate their first-base situation.
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Yankees fans had no love lost or found following Juan Soto’s return to their stadium during their series opener against the Mets on Friday night. Soto is going through the ninth year of his career in the majors, his second with the Mets.
The New York Mets are heading into a pivotal offseason with a thin starting rotation and a familiar question hanging over their plans: How much risk are they willing to take on a pitcher who could reset the market?
The opening Subway Series game between the Mets and Yankees was emotionally charged. It was scheduled for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday. The Yankees came away victorious, 6-4.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Mets and Yankees met for a game that seemed bigger and more impactful than it realistically should have, given each team’s current playoff position.
The New York Mets designated right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski for assignment on Friday, recalling right-hander Jack Weisenburger from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move, via the MLB transaction log.
The Mets announced that they have recalled right-hander Jack Weisenburger from Triple-A Syracuse. Fellow righty Chris Devenski has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.
Brett Baty looked like he might be running out of chances with the Mets earlier this season, but his latest stretch is making that offseason decision a lot more interesting.
The Mets released Joe Jacques, according to the left-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Jacques had been playing on a minor league contract signed last offseason, though his time with the Mets has now ended without any time on the active roster.
Brett Baty’s night ended early Wednesday after the New York Mets third baseman was removed from their wild 15-14 extra-inning win over the Miami Marlins with left knee pain.
Francisco Lindor believes the New York Mets are playing with the right mindset despite a difficult season, and their latest win gave him another reason to believe in the clubhouse.
Francisco Lindor slugged a three-run homer in a critical seventh inning and Christopher Morel went 3-for-4 with three RBIs against his former team as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the host Miami Marlins with a 15-14 win on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets and Marlins faced off in a relatively meaningless Labor Day matchup this week in Miami. Both teams are on the outside looking in for the postseason and will conclude their respective seasons over the next few weeks.
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