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.

New York surged for six in the fourth to overturn a 4-1 deficit, riding Juan Soto’s three-run homer to a 12-6 win over Washington as the Mets stay in the NL wild-card mix. Lindor, Alvarez and Nimmo backed the rally, and Soto’s 42nd homer vaults him onto the Mets’ single-season list alongside Hundley and Beltrán. Four errors mudded the night, but New York’s offense kept pace in a tight playoff chase with Diamondbacks looming.

As the MLB season progresses, several promising prospects are worth considering for your roster. With players like George Kirby and Gunnar Henderson likely occupying roster spots, it's an opportune moment to look for potential breakout players. Graham Pauley, Alan Roden, and Luisangel Acuna made their major league debuts this season and are intriguing options for fantasy managers.

Graham Pauley of the Miami Marlins, while getting a start due to an injury to Connor Norby, has struggled in the past and may not be reliable. In contrast, Alan Roden of the Toronto Blue Jays showed promise during spring training and had a solid Opening Day performance. Lastly, Luisangel Acuna from the New York Mets also has potential but may be best suited for deeper leagues at this time.

A.J. Minter is progressing well in his recovery from hip surgery, indicating he is ahead of schedule for Opening Day. During a recent bullpen session, he expressed satisfaction with his performance, having thrown strikes but wishing for more swings from hitters. Minter aims to be cautious, learning from past experiences where he rushed back to play. He recognizes the importance of proper mechanics and timing as he prepares for competitive action. Minter has also sought advice from teammate David Peterson, who underwent similar hip surgery and returned successfully.

In other Mets news, Blade Tidwell celebrated an impressive immaculate inning in the minors, while Kodai Senga is set to make his first Grapefruit League start. Also, Luisangel Acuña is recovering from a minor elbow injury but remains focused on enhancing his defensive skills.