The New York Mets go into Sunday with one game left to play before the first half comes to its conclusion. We should be confident in their ability to hang around atop the NL East. For as many injuries as they’ve suffered, slumps the top players have been through, and other usual mayhem that has ensued, the Mets have done a good job at confirming they are playoff-worthy.
Ups and downs of any team throughout the year can sometimes be explained by the performance of particular players. Midway through July, we’re seeing several key members of the roster struggle while others attempt an ascent up the depth chart.