Since the All-Star break, the New York Mets (63-55) have spiraled from division leaders into one of baseball’s most concerning collapses, going just 8-13 during that span. Their offense has nearly vanished, posting MLB-worst metrics, including a .561 OPS and a .189 team batting average. Stars like Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have all slumped, while the starting rotation and bullpen wilt under pressure. With seven straight losses and now sitting six games back in the NL East, the Mets have turned from playoff upstarts into a team in full-blown crisis. As the old saying goes, it is getting late early for everyone in baseball making a final push toward the playoffs. Starting Tuesday night against the division rival Atlanta Braves, the Mets have 44 games left, with 22 of them at home. In Flushing, the Mets need to hope this season doesn’t get flushed. But don’t look at just the last 12 games or the 21 games since the All-Star break. Look at the totality of the season to determine where the Met
