Mets Move Up Diamondbacks Series Due to Cold Weather

Citi Field to host games earlier than originally scheduled

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Mets' schedule change aims to ensure their series against the Diamondbacks can be played without disruption from the cold weather.NYC Today

The New York Mets have moved up their upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to forecasted cold weather in New York. The team will now host the Diamondbacks earlier than originally scheduled in order to avoid playing in frigid temperatures.

Why it matters

The Mets have been dealing with a number of weather-related challenges this season, including several postponements and delays. Moving up this series against the Diamondbacks is an effort to ensure the games can be played without disruption from the cold.

The details

The Mets were originally scheduled to host the Diamondbacks from April 10-12, but the series has now been moved up to April 7-9. This will allow the games to be played in more favorable weather conditions, with temperatures expected to be warmer earlier in the week compared to the latter half.

  • The Mets were originally scheduled to host the Diamondbacks from April 10-12.
  • The series has now been moved up to April 7-9.

The players

Andrew Tredinnick

Mets beat reporter who provided details on the schedule change.

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What’s next

The Mets will look to take advantage of the schedule change and build momentum against the Diamondbacks before facing tougher opponents later in the month.

The takeaway

The Mets' ability to be flexible and adjust their schedule in response to weather concerns demonstrates their commitment to ensuring their games can be played as planned, even in the face of challenging conditions.