The New York Mets just snagged their eleventh win in fifteen games, taking the rubber match against the Padres yesterday afternoon. But hold up, because even with that recent heat, things got real with Jorge Polanco hitting the injured list, preparing for season-ending ankle surgery. Talk about a gut punch when you’re finally rolling.
Polanco’s Season Ends as Mets Find a Groove
It’s a rollercoaster out there, man. One minute, Carson Benge is launching a two-run homer in the fourth to get the Mets on the board, and a couple of insurance runs in the eighth seal a 4-2 win over the Padres. That makes it eleven victories in their last fifteen games, a seriously impressive run that has fans feeling good. Benge and A.J. Ewing are even enjoying playing their guitars off the field, so you know the vibe in the clubhouse is solid. Then, bam! The news drops about Jorge Polanco needing season-ending ankle surgery, and he’s officially on the injured list. It’s a brutal blow for the team, especially when they’re finally clicking. Losing a player for the entire year, just like that, is a tough pill to swallow no matter how well you’ve been playing.
Owner’s Candid Confession Rocks the Boat
Now, here’s where it gets wild. Ahead of yesterday’s game, owner Steve Cohen spoke to the press and openly acknowledged that the Mets might have taken on “too much risk” with the 2026 team. Whoa. To hear an owner admit that kind of thing publicly, especially with a hot streak going and a star player just sidelined for the year, that’s not something you hear every day. Cohen is still expressing confidence in president of baseball operations David Stearns, but Abbey Mastracco writes that Stearns has to learn from his mistakes. And Will Sammon is out here wondering if Stearns could benefit from adding another voice or two to the front office. David Lennon is even asking when Cohen’s Mets will stop needing to “turn the page” on their seasons. Oh, and manager Andy Green hasn’t even indicated if he’d be interested in managing beyond this season, though he’d be considered if he showed interest. Talk about some serious front office drama unfolding right now.
Around the League: Sweeps, Probes, and Playoff Chases
Elsewhere in the league, the Twins completed a sweep of the reeling Braves, which is always fun to see. Aaron Nola and the Phillies took down the Marlins, leaving Philadelphia just 4.5 games back of the first-place Braves in the National League East, and they even signed Nestor Cortes to a major league deal. The Nationals blanked the Rangers, with Federal Baseball wondering what Washington should do about Dylan Crews. In some wild news, Dodgers owner Mark Walter is the subject of a federal probe, while on the field, Los Angeles swept the Rockies in an extra-inning win. The Pirates, a sub-.500 team somehow still in the mix for postseason spots, beat the Tigers and even acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees. Pete Alonso hit his 29th home run for the Orioles, who still fell to the Yankees. It’s a busy baseball world out there!
What’s next for this Mets squad? With Polanco done for the year and the owner publicly questioning the team’s risk, every single game from here on out is going to feel like a high-wire act for Stearns and Cohen. How they navigate the rest of this season, especially after such a public admission of potential missteps, will be fascinating to watch.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
Leave a Reply