Mets Hold Meeting Amid Deepening Slump, Injuries

The New York Mets, after leading the NL East, have now lost 13 of their last 16 games, including being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates and suffering a 12-1 defeat on Sunday. In response to ongoing struggles with injuries to key pitchers and a faltering offense, the Mets held a players-only meeting led by Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto. The meeting was described as organic and productive, aimed at fostering unity and addressing adversity, though players stressed it was not an instant fix. Despite these efforts, the team's performance has not improved, with persistent issues in pitching, hitting, and defense. Manager Carlos Mendoza and team leaders emphasized the importance of resilience, referencing a similar meeting last season that helped the team recover. The Mets now find themselves barely holding onto a wild card spot, with uncertainty about whether the meeting will trigger a turnaround.