Mets struggle at halfway point of 2026 season amid player evaluations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets hold a 34-47 record at the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season. While the team's start has been disappointing, standout performances include Juan Soto, with a.966 OPS and 17 home runs, and Huascar Brazoban, boasting a 1.82 ERA in relief. Players like A.J. Minter and Clay Holmes have also had notable contributions despite injuries. The evaluation of players' performances is varied, with several earning positive grades while others have fallen short of expectations.
- •Mets sit at 34-47 midway through the 2026 season.
- •Juan Soto leads with.966 OPS and 17 home runs.
- •Huascar Brazoban holds a 1.82 ERA in 39⅔ innings.
- •A.J. Minter has not allowed an earned run since late May.
- •Clay Holmes is recovering from a fractured tibia.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — From Juan Soto to Kodai Senga: Grading Mets at halfway point of 2026
"The Mets have gotten out to a miserable start to the 2026 season. It hasn't been all bad, but there are plenty of players who have underperformed.
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