New York Mets struggle spirals into a seven-game skid, with 11 of 12 losses as they slip 5+ games back in the NL East and the playoff line. The offense remains gasping with runners in scoring position, and starters fail to give length, turning close games into unavoidable losses. In bullpen debates, Mendoza’s in-game decisions draw scrutiny—especially bullpen usage in high-leverage moments when Edwin Diaz hadn’t pitched in days. The episode pivots to potential shakeups and calls for internal upgrades from Triple-A, like Nolan Mlan or Brandon Sprro, underscoring the urgency to arrest a season that once looked hopeful.