Mets sprint to the finish with 17 games left, facing a brutal stretch that exposes their offensive inconsistencies and bullpen gaps. The podcast zeroes in on the need for a late-season surge from Alonso and Lindor, while weighing the risk and reward of leaning on young arms in a high-leverage run. Fantasy managers should track matchups against Nola and Suarez, leverage the Mets’ depth in the minors, and pounce on any nuclear stretches from the lineup.

Discussion highlights the potential for a playoff pivot if Senga, Yamamoto, or Imanaga can stabilize the rotation and bullpen, and whether Soto or Schwarber’s presence reshapes the Mets’ planning in free agency or trades. The sense is a volatile but still plausible path to the postseason if the stars align in a tight, 3-game-set world.

Juan Soto heats up as September turns, signaling a late-season surge with heavy October upside for the Mets and a fantasy horizon that shines in the final weeks. His multi-category impact—runs, RBIs, and power—positions him as the premiere late-season anchor even as MVP debates rage. The Mets lean on Soto to push through a tight playoff push, underscoring Soto’s postseason pedigree in fantasy lineups.

Rotation chatter dominates the other half: Kodai Senga lands on the injured list, prompting a reshuffle that could move Sean Manaea into a bullpen role as a weapon, elevate Tyler McGill and a few depth pieces, and push Cody Sangha into a hold or IL scenario. The aim is to maximize innings and leverage October-ready arms while Soto carries the offense through the stretch run.

Kodai Senga's slide sparks a wary yet patient stance: hold through the rough patch, lean into his upside, and optimize matchups as Mets pursue a playoff run. Tanner Bibee and Bryce Miller are on watch lists for potential value dips, while Addison BargER and Anthony Volpe carry big-play ceilings with risk. Noah Cameron and Nathan Eovaldi factor into playoff planning, offering upside in what could be a shuffle-filled late season.