With a 53-68 record this season, there hasn't been a lot to celebrate when it comes to the Atlanta Braves in 2025. Their entire Opening Day rotation is on the injured list along with Austin Riley, Joe Jimenez, and Ronald Acuña Jr., though the latter is mercifully returning on Friday from his second stint at least. While the Braves' season was functionally over in terms of contending for the postseason a while ago, it appears as though they are taking the Mets with them.
Unlike Atlanta, the Mets are in the running for a playoff spot, but they have been in a tailspin lately.