The New York Mets have hit rock bottom, and even Mr. Met would struggle to find a glimmer of hope. Hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field should be exciting, but it turned into a nightmare.
This series was perhaps the last chance for the Mets to show any sign of life, but instead, they delivered three straight losses, each with its own painful twist.
Adam Ottavino, once a reliable bullpen asset, has become a liability. He botched the first game, was tagged with the loss in the second, and sealed his fate by allowing four earned runs in the third game.
His once-promising return to Queens has spiraled into disaster, and now his trade value is plummeting.
Jorge Lopez has been overused and is showing it. Once an All-Star, he’s now a shadow of his former self, letting games slip further out of control.
His meltdown on Wednesday, capped with an F-bomb-laden outburst, marks his fall from grace.
Lopez’s recent performance and behavior have led to his DFA designation, ending his troubled stint with the Mets.
Jeff McNeil, in a season-long slump, is another key figure in the Mets’ decline. His frustrating at-bats, especially with the bases loaded, have left fans exasperated.
No longer the dependable hitter or defender he once was, McNeil’s visible emotional turmoil has only amplified the team’s woes. It’s clear he no longer deserves a spot in the starting lineup.
In sum, these three players epitomize the Mets’ struggles, each contributing to a season that fans will want to forget.
