Mets continue strong performance in August despite missing top player Soto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The New York Mets have shown significant improvement with an 11-4 record over their last 15 games this month. This resurgence follows the MLB Trade Deadline, after which the Mets traded several key players., they are winning without their star Juan Soto, sidelined since July 24 due to injury. Improved pitching has been crucial, with the Mets allowing 3.88 runs per game in August. Despite this positive trend, they remain in last place in the NL East and face a challenging path to a playoff spot.
- •Mets are currently 12 games under.500 and 10 games out of a playoff spot.
- •Soto has not played since July 24 due to a calf injury.
- •Young pitchers McLean, Thornton, and Scott have contributed to the team's success.
- •Kodai Senga has transitioned to a successful relief role after earlier struggles.
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