The 2025 season seemed to promise great things for the New York Mets, as they started with one of the best records in the league and looked like serious contenders in the National League. However, after the All-Star break everything has changed, the team led by Carlos Mendoza has entered a worrying negative spiral, accumulating defeats and losing consistency both in its rotation and the bullpen.
Although the Mets remain in third place as a wild card, their recent performance has raised serious doubts about their divisional aspirations. The upcoming series against the last-place Washington Nationals represents an opportunity to get back on track, but with the Phillies increasing their lead, the mission is no longer solely dependent on what New York does.
What happened to the Mets? Losing streak and unstable rotation condemn Carlos Mendoza’s team
After a positive series against the Seattle Mariners, it seemed that the Mets might be able to turn things around, but the statistics say otherwise. According to MLB, since the All-Star break, New York has gone from having a 41.9% chance of winning the East Division to just 19.7%.
The problems come from within, the team has won four of its last 18 games and neither the offensive talent nor the recent additions to the bullpen have managed to make a difference. The pressure is now on Carlos Mendoza, who must find urgent solutions if he wants to keep the Mets’ hopes alive beyond the wild card.
Phillies take advantage of Mets’ decline and strengthen lead in the East
While the Mets continue to lose ground, the Phillies have done their job and have taken advantage of every slip-up by New York to increase their lead to 5.5 games at the top of the division. They were also aggressive at the trade deadline and added closer Jhoan Duran, a key addition to strengthen their bullpen.
Although the team now faces a challenge with Zack Wheeler on the injured list with a blood clot, the depth of its roster allows it to remain a solid leader. If the outlook does not change, the Mets would not only be out of the divisional race, but also in danger of losing even their wild-card spot if the negative trend persists.
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