Fresh off a dramatic win at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon, the Mets (16-15) are set to begin a three-game series against the Rays (14-18) in Tampa Bay. The biggest news for the Mets heading into the series is that Christian Scott will make his major league debut during it.
At the moment, the Mets and Reds are tied for the third Wild Card spot in the National League. Thinking about the playoff race this early feels a little foolish, but it’s worth noting that being just above .500 is enough to be in the mix for postseason play, as has generally been the case in the brief period of MLB’s expanded playoffs.