New York Mets: Final Week Rundown

New York Mets, Jacob deGrom
Jul 9, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; National League pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) of the New York Mets throws against the American League during the third inning in the 2019 MLB All Star Game at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

For all intensive purposes, the Mets are not mathematically eliminated, but we know what lies ahead for them. With seven games left, the Mets will attempt to make up a 4.5 game deficit in the National League Wild Card hunt. Even if they finish just short of the postseason, they should look to finish on a good note.

Do not get your hopes up as the Mets only have a two percent chance to make the postseason. The Mets have a good chance to make up some ground with four games against the Miami Marlins. After that they take on the Atlanta Braves, who have owned the Mets all season.

Nationals/Brewers

Somehow, the Nationals and Brewers are tied for the two wild card spots. The Nationals blew the huge lead they had in the top spot and the Brewers have managed to catch them without Christian Yelich. The Brewers have six games left against the Reds and Rockies, so barring a major collapse, they should be expected to keep their playoff spot.

Where things can get interesting is with the Nats schedule. All eight of their games come against teams who are over the .500 mark. They have a 9-11 record during September which has lead to them losing their top spot. The Mets best hope will come from the Nats continuing their collapse over the last week.

deGrom on Three Days Rest?

If the Mets can make up enough ground by the end of the series, we may see Jacob deGrom pitch on three days rest on the last day of the season. deGrom’s next start is on Wednesday against the Marlins, a team he has had plenty of success against this season. He has never pitched on three days rest, but there is no doubt he will give the Mets the best chance to win an important game.

A strong last two days of the season will also seal Jacob deGrom’s second Cy Young. Before anything else, the Mets have to win every single game and beat the insurmountable odds up against them.