The New York Mets have been out of contention for a playoff spot for the better part of the last three months after starting a franchise-best 11–1.
Through an embarrassment of mishaps, including batting out of order, losing a game after misplaying a flyball, and the mounting injuries, there has been a lone bright spot: pitcher Jacob deGrom.
deGrom is having a historical season, leading the major leagues in ERA despite having an 8–7 record.
No World Series is coming, but deGrom would like to win the league's highest pitching award.
“It would mean a lot, a whole lot," deGrom said to USA Today.