- Aug 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after stealing second base as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) applies a late tag during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New York Mets Are Making the Wrong Type Of History

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 11:06 AM ET

The New York Mets are embroiled in a historically bad stretch on the diamond. They are only the second team in the last 30 years to have the league’s best record in June or later and then have a 2-13 stretch in the same season. New York joined the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers on that unfortunate list.

The issue for the New York Mets has been their inability to hold onto leads. For example, New York coughed up a six-run lead against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Will the New York Mets be able to get back on track sooner rather than later?

Where the New York Mets Stand In the Playoff Race

MLB teams in the last 30 years to have the best record in MLB in June or later & have a 2-13 or worse stretch in the same season:

2025 Mets
2017 Dodgers pic.twitter.com/P0ms8CrNTn

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) August 15, 2025

The Mets held a 5.5-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East earlier this season. Now, they are five games back of the Phillies and only 0.5 games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL wild card spot. First Baseman Pete Alonso had been one of the few New York Mets players holding their end of the bargain during this miserable stretch.

Right Fielder Juan Soto, after signing the most lucrative contract in MLB history , has been a massive disappointment. Even though he has been swinging the bat better lately, his inability to deliver in clutch moments has been maddening. He is hitting a measly .188 with RISP. When Owner Steve Cohen forked over a truckload of dough, he expected the star player to consistently deliver. Shortstop Francisco Lindor has also not played up to expectations in 2025. Even with the rough stretch, New York still has a 64.8% chance to make the playoffs according to FanGraphs.

Final Thoughts

New York returns to the diamond this evening when it welcomes the Seattle Mariners to town for a three-game set. A season that looked so promising for the New York Mets has taken a nosedive. They are running out of time to get back on track.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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