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Mets' 10-Game Skid Puts Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
Only four teams have made postseason after losing 10 straight, and just one did it in April
Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:38am by Ben Kaplan
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A cubist interpretation of the Mets' struggles, with the team's offensive and pitching woes deconstructed into a fragmented, geometric visual.San Francisco TodayThe New York Mets have lost 10 consecutive games, putting their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, only four teams in MLB history have lost 10 or more straight games and gone on to make the postseason, with just one of those teams doing it in April - the same situation the Mets currently find themselves in.
Why it matters
The Mets' 10-game losing streak is an ominous sign this early in the season, as the data shows it is extremely difficult for teams to recover from such a prolonged slump and still make the playoffs. This puts significant pressure on the Mets to turn things around quickly before they dig themselves too deep of a hole.
The details
The Mets' offensive production has plummeted during the 10-game skid, with the team tied for the fewest runs scored, third-fewest home runs, and second-fewest RBIs in MLB so far this season. Their pitching has also struggled, ranking 20th in the league with a 4.22 ERA. The Mets' star outfielder Juan Soto has been sidelined with a calf strain, and the team's record without him is just 3-10.
- The Mets' 10-game losing streak began on April 4.
- The last team to make the playoffs after a 10-game losing streak was the 2025 Cleveland Guardians.
The players
Juan Soto
Superstar outfielder for the New York Mets who has been sidelined with a right calf strain.
Jeff Passan
ESPN reporter who highlighted the historical difficulty of teams making the playoffs after a 10-game losing streak.
What they’re saying
“Only four teams in MLB history have lost 10 or more straight games and gone on to make the postseason. On top of that, just one of those four teams had a 10-game losing streak in April, as is the case with the Mets.”
— Jeff Passan, ESPN Reporter
What’s next
The Mets will need to quickly turn things around and end their 10-game losing streak if they want to have a realistic chance of making the playoffs this season. Their next several games will be crucial in determining whether they can overcome this early-season slump.
The takeaway
The Mets' 10-game losing streak puts their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy, as history shows it is extremely difficult for teams to recover from such a prolonged skid and still make the postseason, especially when it happens this early in the season. The Mets' offensive struggles and key injuries have contributed to the slump, and they will need to turn things around quickly to avoid falling too far behind in the standings.
