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August 26, 2025

Mets 'punch back' again as red-hot bats spring walk-off win - ESPN

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Mets offense surges to a walk-off win over Philadelphia keyed by Nimmo. Since Aug. 12, New York has hammered 98 runs, fueling fantasy upside as the lineup heats up behind Marte, Alonso and Baty. Diaz locks it down with a five-out save while Manaea labors but provides punchouts; Helsley allows a late homer to Bader before Diaz finishes. The nine straight home wins vs PHI keep playoff chatter lively and highlight late-inning strength and bullpen volatility for fantasy benches and rosters.

With the Mets offense surging and Nimmo delivering, should fantasy managers prioritize Mets stacks in the final regular season slate?Does Diaz’s five-out closing role reinforce him as a stable closer for playoff rosters, or should managers hedge with a backup closer?Manaea’s short but strikeout-heavy start raises what questions for streaming in the fantasy playoffs?Helsley’s recent rough outing increases which bullpen strategies should fantasy managers monitor?

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