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 Mets drew a Citi Field record crowd (3,182,057) but saluted a season of high hopes fading into a tense wild-card chase, capped by a late stumble through a 3-game set with Washington. Juan Soto finally clicked in Queens, delivering MVP-like bursts that kept playoff dreams alive, even as defensive blemishes and uneven stretches clouded the campaign. Marte’s mentorship and Soto’s relentless plate discipline provided bright spots as the club plots a potential October return against contenders like the Dodgers.

As Soto produced a 34-homer, 36-steal 40/30-style season after a rocky start, the Mets hope a strong finish can salvage a tarnished arc. The year showcased a roller-coaster narrative: a payroll behemoth learning to live up to its promise, and a clubhouse kept buoyant by Soto’s professionalism and Marte’s guidance, leaving the door open for a dramatic late push and a possible postseason rematch with Los Angeles.

Heading into Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season and the All-Star break, it's crucial for fantasy baseball players to evaluate their rosters and pinpoint underperforming hitters. This week, three players in each offensive category are highlighted as potential waiver wire additions that can help enhance your team's performance across various metrics.

For runs scored, Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox is hitting .429 recently and has added a home run, making him a hot pickup. Jake Meyers of the Houston Astros shows consistent scoring, while Ronny Mauricio of the New York Mets is finding his stride with dual eligibility at 2B/3B. In terms of home runs, Addison Barger of the Toronto Blue Jays is showing strong offensive metrics, alongside Ben Rice of the Yankees and Sean Murphy of the Braves, who appears ready for more playing time. If your squad needs RBIs, look to Romy Gonzalez, Mickey Moniak, and Joey Ortiz for boosts. For stolen bases, Evan Carter, Tyler Freeman, and Ha-Seong Kim could be game-changers. Lastly, for batting average improvements, consider Josh Smith, Colt Keith, and Mike Tauchman, who have all demonstrated significant hitting prowess recently.