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Mets' 10-Game Skid Puts Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
Only four teams have made playoffs after losing 10+ straight games, and just one did it in April
Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:28am by Ben Kaplan
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The Mets' 10-game losing streak has put their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy, with history not on their side.San Francisco TodayThe New York Mets have lost 10 consecutive games, putting their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy this early in the 2026 MLB season. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, only four teams in league history have made the postseason after a 10-game losing streak, and just one of those did it with the skid occurring in April, as is the case with the Mets.
Why it matters
The Mets' offensive struggles without star outfielder Juan Soto have been a major factor in their 10-game slide. New York is currently tied for the fewest runs scored, home runs, and second-fewest RBIs in MLB so far this year, underscoring how much they've missed Soto's production.
The details
The Mets' 10-game losing streak began on April 10 after they had started the season 4-4. Their offense has sputtered without Soto, who has been sidelined with a right calf strain since April 3. New York is tied for the fewest runs scored (71), home runs (15), and second-fewest RBIs (67) in the league this year. On the pitching side, the Mets' 4.22 ERA ranks 20th in MLB, and they've allowed the 11th-most hits (171) despite having the 12th-most strikeouts (182).
- The Mets' 10-game losing streak began on April 10.
- Soto last played for the Mets on April 3, when they were 4-4 on the season.
The players
Juan Soto
Superstar outfielder for the New York Mets who has been sidelined with a right calf strain since April 3.
Jeff Passan
ESPN reporter who pointed out that only four teams in MLB history have made the playoffs after a 10-game losing streak, with just one of those coming in April.
What they’re saying
“Even though it's only April, the New York Mets might already be at risk of missing the playoffs this season, at least based on one brutal stat.”
— Jeff Passan, ESPN Reporter
What’s next
The Mets will need to turn things around quickly if they want to become the fifth team in MLB history to make the playoffs after losing 10 games in a row. Their next chance to end the skid will come on Tuesday when they host the Philadelphia Phillies.
The takeaway
The Mets' 10-game losing streak in April has put them in a deep hole that will be extremely difficult to climb out of based on historical precedent. Their offensive struggles without star outfielder Juan Soto have been a major factor, and they'll need to find a way to jumpstart their lineup if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
