The New York Mets’ already slim playoff chances could be even skinnier by the time they play again.
Friday night’s game between the Mets and the Washington Nationals was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader starting at 3:05 p.m. Saturday.
New York entered Friday barely hanging on in the playoff race, 2 1/2 games behind Miami for second place in the NL East and 2 1/2 games behind San Francisco for the final wild-card spot.
The Mets did not immediately announce their starters for the twinbill, though Jacob deGrom (4-2, 2.