New York surged for six in the fourth to overturn a 4-1 deficit, riding Juan Soto’s three-run homer to a 12-6 win over Washington as the Mets stay in the NL wild-card mix. Lindor, Alvarez and Nimmo backed the rally, and Soto’s 42nd homer vaults him onto the Mets’ single-season list alongside Hundley and Beltrán. Four errors mudded the night, but New York’s offense kept pace in a tight playoff chase with Diamondbacks looming.

The New York Mets' injury woes continue as relief pitcher Max Kranick is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, marking his second Tommy John surgery in less than three years. Kranick has been on the injured list since mid-June due to an elbow strain and has struggled with injuries since being claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh earlier this year.

In a positive turn for the Mets' bullpen, Brooks Raley has been reinstated from the injured list after completing a successful rehab stint, where he went eight innings without giving up a run. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Raley's ability to get both left-handed and right-handed hitters out effectively. The Mets are also managing injuries to designated hitters Jesse Winker and Starling Marte, both of whom are in various stages of recovery.