UPDATE: The New York Mets have suffered a devastating end to their 2025 season, officially eliminated from playoff contention after a shocking 4-0 defeat to the Miami Marlins on September 24, 2025. Once positioned as World Series contenders, the Mets fell dramatically short, leaving fans and analysts alike stunned.
At 2:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, the Mets needed a victory over the Marlins and a loss by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Cincinnati Reds to secure a postseason berth. However, the Mets failed to deliver, marking one of the most painful collapses in MLB history.
This collapse is particularly poignant given the Mets’ enormous $340 million payroll, which was expected to yield a deep playoff run. Instead, the team will head home, reflecting on their underwhelming performance and the stark reality that they won’t be participating in October baseball.
Just three weeks ago, on September 8, the Mets held a commanding four-game lead over the Reds with their playoff odds soaring at 92.2%, according to FanGraphs. The optimism of the early season faded quickly as they spiraled into one of the worst teams in the majors, finishing the season with a disappointing 83-79 record.
The Mets began the season strong, boasting a record of 45-24 on June 13. But injuries, poor performances, and a series of crushing defeats turned their season into a nightmare. After that promising start, they went 38-55 for the rest of the season, leaving them in a tailspin.
In a poignant moment, Francisco Lindor confirmed the team’s struggles, stating,
“We failed the job. We failed the mission. It was on the players, it was on me, to get the job done, and we didn’t get it done.”
The final game highlighted the Mets’ season-long issues, as they failed to capitalize on opportunities, leaving 10 men on base and going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. As the season concludes, the Mets find themselves grappling with the fallout of their significant investments and unmet expectations.
Looking ahead, the Reds will move on to face the Dodgers in a three-game wild card series starting Tuesday, while the Mets face a long offseason of reflection and rebuilding. The team must now consider how to address their shortcomings and make crucial decisions as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Fans and analysts are left questioning how a team with such high aspirations could fall so dramatically, emphasizing the urgent need for change within the organization. As the Mets head into the offseason, all eyes will be on management’s next moves—and whether they can reverse this trend before it’s too late.
