Mets Owner Cohen Addresses Team's 3-13 June Slide

The New York Mets have experienced a sharp decline after a strong start to the season, dropping 13 of their last 16 games and recently being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates with a series of lopsided losses. Owner Steve Cohen publicly acknowledged the team's struggles on social media, expressing frustration but urging fans to maintain faith, noting that injured pitchers like Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea are expected to return in the coming weeks. The Mets are facing significant challenges, including a league-worst starting pitching ERA since mid-June and poor hitting performance with runners in scoring position, the latter being one of the worst in MLB. Manager Carlos Mendoza also shared optimism about the team's ability to rebound despite the tough stretch. Despite falling out of first place in the NL East, the Mets still hold a strong run differential and a top spot in the NL Wild Card, suggesting potential for recovery. Cohen's open communication and the team's underlying strengths provide some hope that the slump will not persist.