What happened: New York is 66-77 this season and has gone 2-3 over its last five games. The elimination makes this the second consecutive year the club will miss October.
Why it matters: Another playoff miss lands harder because the Mets entered 2026 with MLB's highest payroll. Two straight seasons outside October shift attention toward the club's offseason decisions.
By the numbers: New York is 66-77, carries a L1 streak, is averaging 4.3 runs scored and 4.5 runs allowed, and has a LWLWW mark over its last five games.
What to watch: Tuesday's scheduled game has not started yet. Attention now shifts to how the Mets finish the regular season after another year outside the playoff field.