Brett Baty’s oblique injury reshapes the Mets’ late season plan as they chase a playoff spot. With Baty out, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña get more at bats at third and infield, while Mark Vientos must anchor defense and keep power plausible. A youth-led depth push, plus Dylan Ross and Nolan McLean depth in the bullpen, heightens the stakes this weekend against Miami. Imaging will decide the path forward, with Reds and Brewers lurking in the margins.

The New York Mets ended their seven-game losing streak with an emphatic 11-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, showcasing an explosive offense highlighted by back-to-back-to-back home runs from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Juan Soto in the third inning.

Griffin Canning delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run over five innings, while Lindor contributed with three RBIs. Both Soto and Nimmo hit two homers each, leading the Mets to a total of seven home runs on the night. The bullpen held the Phillies scoreless in the final four innings, sealing a much-needed win for New York. The victory puts the Mets in a tie for first place in the NL East, while the loss marked only the second defeat for the Phillies in their last ten games.