Mets Mired in 9-Game Losing Skid to Open 2026 Season

Once-promising NL East squad now tied for MLB's worst record at 7-13

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:27pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game or match broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in muted shades of blue, green, and grey, conveying a sense of the Mets' struggles and the fragmentation of their season.The Mets' prolonged slump has shattered their early-season promise, exposing deep cracks in the team's foundation.NYC Today

The New York Mets have stumbled out of the gate in the 2026 MLB season, losing nine consecutive games to fall to a dismal 7-13 record and into a tie for the worst mark in the league. The once-promising NL East squad has struggled mightily on both sides of the ball during their prolonged slump.

Why it matters

The Mets were expected to contend for a playoff spot this year, but their dreadful start has already put them in a deep hole in the competitive NL East division. Their prolonged losing streak has raised concerns about the team's overall talent level and coaching, as well as the mental fortitude of the players to bounce back from such a rough patch early in the season.

The details

During their nine-game skid, the Mets have been outscored 54-28, with their starting pitching and bullpen both struggling to keep opposing offenses in check. The team's star-studded lineup has also failed to produce, batting just .221 as a team over the past two weeks.

  • The Mets' losing streak began on April 5th.
  • The team has now lost 9 consecutive games as of April 18th.

The players

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City that competes in the National League East division.

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What’s next

The Mets will look to end their losing streak when they host the division-rival Atlanta Braves for a three-game series starting on April 20th.

The takeaway

The Mets' disastrous start has already put them in a deep hole in the NL East, raising serious questions about the team's ability to bounce back and compete for a playoff spot this season. Their struggles on both offense and defense have been alarming, and the club will need to quickly turn things around to avoid falling too far behind their division rivals.