New York Mets chase a slim playoff edge as they host Washington in a pivotal NL East showdown, with odds leaning NYM (-208) and a nine-run total shaping a bettor-friendly backdrop. Peterson is slated to pitch for the Mets, a day where the offense must rebound after a rough road trip. Mariners and Phillies flirt with upset bets as Julio Rodríguez eyes extra-base production in a high-leverage prop (over 1.5 total bases).

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Francisco Lindor, in the midst of a challenging Mets stretch, delivered a jolt by launching a 369-foot leadoff home run off Luis Castillo in the first inning, tying a franchise record with seven leadoff homers in a season (Curtis Granderson, 2015-16). The blast boosted New York to a 1-1 tie and energized Citi Field as Lindor logged his 23rd long ball of 2025. Seattle struck first with an RBI double from Julio Rodríguez, but Lindor's blast flipped the momentum. The Mets, mired in a rough patch (13 of 15 losses), sit 64-57, five games behind NL East leader Philadelphia and in a tight wild-card chase. The night highlighted Lindor’s pop in a pivotal moment as the Mets chase a playoff push, while Seattle sought to steady itself in a crowded postseason race.

Lindor’s homer carried more weight than a single game moment; it anchored a narrative of Leadoff Power and franchise-record chase, a plus for fantasy managers valuing plate appearances and multi-category contributions. The evening also underscored the back-and-forth nature of the Mets-Mariners series—a reminder that every spark matters when teams tread water in late-season races. The Phillies remain in firm control of the division, but New York’s offense flashed a potential spark as they attempt to climb back into the playoff picture.

The Mets and Mariners delivered a splashy Little League Classic, a night built on fan-friendly showmanship and young stars sharing the stage with MLB icons. A scare hovered when Julio Rodríguez slid down a hill on cardboard and a security helper toppled nearby, prompting quick ACL chatter online before everyone rose and kept rolling. The moment underscores how a single incident can tilt daily fantasy grapevines, even as both teams kept the mood upbeat and the action meaningful for depth-oriented managers. For Seattle, Rodríguez is a cornerstone, so any hint of downtime could ripple through the lineup; for the Mets, the glow of youth and cross-team energy provides a different kind of fantasy context that values depth and opportunistic plays.

Victor Robles’ Triple‑A rehab session ended in fireworks as he nearly was hit by a pitch, then hurled his bat toward the mound before being ejected. His outburst came during his fifth rehab game against Las Vegas, a run that has included five hit‑by‑pitch incidents in 15 at‑bats. He apologized on Instagram afterward, acknowledging the strain of rehab plus personal loss. Seattle will monitor any discipline, but long‑term, the club is counting on his speed and versatility to bolster a lineup already anchored by Rodríguez and Arozarena. Dominic Canzone has served as a fill‑in right fielder during Robles’ absence. Robles’ 2024 line of .328/.393/.467 with 30 steals in 77 games underscores a potential dynamic speed threat when he returns, and Seattle’s wild card chase keeps his health and re‑integration in the spotlight. The Mariners’ extension for Robles, including a $9 million club option for 2027, signals a multi‑year bet that could pay off if he can recapture speed and defensive value while managing the on‑field volatility that has followed him.

As Robles works his way back, fantasy managers will watch whether he slides back into a center‑field role or shares time with Canzone and others. The injury history and the recent incident raise red flags, but the payoff could be sizable if he resumes 20‑plus stolen base production and sneaks in a handful of homer threats. Seattle sits 1.5 games back in the AL West wild‑card race, relying on Rodríguez and Arozarena to anchor the outfield while Robles re‑establishes timing. In the near term, Canzone’s presence buys the Mariners time to evaluate Robles’ readiness before committing to a full workload.