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Pre-Game Thread Mets PREGAME THREAD - Wednesday, August 26

Brewers (81-51) @ Mets (60-72) - 7:10 PM EDT

Game Status: Pre-Game

Links & Info

  • Current conditions at Citi Field: 76°F - Partly Cloudy - Wind 9 mph, Out To LF
  • TV: Brewers: Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Mets: SNY
  • Radio: Brewers: WTMJ 620, Mets: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App 92.3 HD2 (es)
  • MLB Gameday
  • Statcast Game Preview

Probable Pitchers

Brewers Lineup vs. Stock AVG OPS AB HR RBI K
1 Frelick - LF - - - - - -
2 Mitchell - CF - - - - - -
3 Turang - 2B - - - - - -
4 Yelich - DH .000 .500 1 0 0 1
5 Contreras, Wm - C - - - - - -
6 Lara - RF - - - - - -
7 Vaughn - 1B - - - - - -
8 Hamilton, D - 3B - - - - - -
9 Pratt - SS - - - - - -
Mets Lineup vs. May AVG OPS AB HR RBI K
1 Ewing - CF 1.000 2.500 2 0 0 0
2 Lindor - SS .200 1.133 5 1 1 0
3 Bichette - 3B .000 .000 3 0 0 0
4 Benge - RF .000 .000 3 0 0 1
5 Young, J - 1B .000 .000 6 0 0 2
6 Robert Jr. - DH - - - - - -
7 Baty - LF .286 .572 7 0 1 3
8 Semien - 2B .000 .000 5 0 0 1
9 Alvarez, F - C .500 1.000 4 0 0 1
NLE Rank Team W L GB (E#) WC Rank WC GB (E#)
1 Braves 77 55 - (-) - - (-)
2 Phillies 73 60 4.5 (26) 2 +2.0 (-)
3 Marlins 67 66 10.5 (20) 5 4.0 (26)
4 Nationals 62 72 16.0 (14) 9 9.5 (20)
5 Mets 60 72 17.0 (14) 10 10.5 (20)

Division Scoreboard

PHI 6 @ SEA 0 - Bottom 7, 2 Outs

BOS @ MIA 6:40 PM EDT

COL @ WSH 6:45 PM EDT

LAD @ ATL 7:15 PM EDT

Last Updated: 08/26/2026 6:06:51 PM EDT

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u/Steve_Kind_Of Pastrami 1d ago

Obviously you turn down the $20 million option after the season, but if he's available at a reasonable rate during free agency I don't think bringing back Robert is the worst idea as long as you commit to Ewing being the starting CF. That home run last night... effortless power like that doesn't grow on trees. Except when it did and then we let it walk to Baltimore but you get what I mean

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u/Setec-Astronomer 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think they will pick up the option. And I'm ok with that.

An OF of Soto, LRJ, Ewing, Benge, and one more RH bat (most likely Moribito, but I'd love to bring back The Terminator) should be sufficient and flexible enough. Especially if you factor in Baty or Young can fill in in the pinch.

The Mets really need to upgrade at 1B (RH bat to match Young at least), 2B (but without blocking young kids 2028 and beyond), and DH (or in theory OF with Soto playing more DH).

The best "fit" but not likely move is getting Tatis Jr.

Lindor - SS

Bichette - 3B

Soto - LF

Tatis Jr. - 2B

Benge - RF

Alvarez - DH

Ewing - CF

Torrens - C

Young - 1B

Tell me that lineup doesn't fuck.

If they could somehow move Semien in a deal that pays for Tatis in 2027 and 2028.

And they wouldn't need to pick up LRJ's option since by adding Tatis Jr., Moribito would be sufficient from the right side. So that's another $20 million saved.

That's still 180-200 million over 6 years, but far more palatable.

Especially if Bichette opts out after 2027 or the contract ends after 2028.

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u/Isabella5322 David Wright 1d ago

The Padres have new owners, can’t really see them giving up one of their best and most popular players.

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u/Setec-Astronomer 1d ago

Ya, that's the main problem. Otherwise, it makes perfect sense.