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.

Nolan McLean shines as Mets’ rookie spark at the top of fantasy rosters, while Pete Alonso and Juan Soto carry a Mets offense that has heaters blazing in September. The duo headlines a surge from the Mets’ lineup, with Alonso piling up homers and RBI and Soto showing multi-category fire. George Springer’s IL-recovery hot-streak, Julio Rodríguez’s continued torrid pace, and Cal Raleigh’s power stretch fuel late-season rosters. Additions like Adley Rutschman and Bo Bichette spark deeper league intrigue as waiver activity heats up.

Across the slate, sleeper arms like Nolan McLean emerge as must-roster in many formats, even as risk remains. Mound notes contrast with Mets’ bats; top-tier veterans hold steady, while injury timelines for Tucker and Co. shape week-to-week lineups. A blend of power, speed, and strategic pitching moves defines the fantasy air in this late-season stretch.