dailyloe.com – The New York Mets (10-21) are set to play the Los Angeles Angels (12-20) in a three-game series starting May 1, 2026. This matchup marks another western swing for the Mets, who are experiencing one of the worst starts in franchise history. Currently, their performance is worse than the 1962 Mets, who held the previous record for the worst season.
The 2026 Mets were expected to be playoff contenders, unlike the 1962 team, which had a ‘lovable losers’ image. The current fanbase was reassured despite key players being traded or not signed. However, the team’s performance has not met expectations, leading to disappointment.
As the season progresses, the Mets appear disorganized, with their play resembling “a quartet of toddlers standing on each other’s shoulders.” Numerous issues plague the team, making even minor problems seem significant. Fans who once questioned the signing of Carl Edwards Jr. are now upset about his recent designation for assignment.
Despite some positive contributions from players like Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Freddy Peralta, the starting rotation has struggled. With Kodai Senga on the Injured List and David Peterson’s recent poor performance, the Mets need to address their rotation issues. Christian Scott, who is scheduled to start the first game of the series, hopes to provide stability.
Scott’s previous outing saw him walk five batters in just over one inning, but he has shown better performance in Triple-A this season. The Mets are hopeful he can improve their pitching situation. The bullpen also faces challenges, although Brooks Raely and Huascar Brazobán have performed well.
