The Mets nonetheless in some way lead this weirdly unimpressive race for the ultimate NL wild-card spot, thus their possibilities to make the playoffs stay first rate or higher. However at this level, we now have to ask: Do they even deserve that postseason spot?
The underachieving, undeniably disappointing 79-74 Mets are barely holding off two groups that offered on the deadline (Diamondbacks, Giants) and one which appears too inexperienced for prime time (Reds).
If the season ended at the moment, the Mets can be in because the Nationwide League's third wild card staff underneath the expanded postseason format. They're on tempo for 84 wins, which might additionally rank them among the many losingest groups ever to achieve the playoffs.
One huge cause MLB expanded the playoffs was to interact additional fan bases, and one hope was that extra small markets would have legit photographs at October. Presumably, the objective wasn't to allow a star-studded $340 million roster to stumble in. Since holding MLB's greatest report June 12 at 45-24, the Mets are 34-50, higher solely than the Nationals, Twins and Rockies. When shedding going into the ninth inning this 12 months, they're 0-65, the one MLB staff with no win in these circumstances.
