Mets face Yankees on July 6, 2025, battling injuries to stars like Kodai Senga. Can they win the Subway Series against Carlos Rodon and prove their grit?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
On a tense Sunday morning at Citi Field, with the Subway Series on the line against the Yankees, the story of the 2025 New York Mets is one of dual realities. While the big-league club fights tooth and nail to maintain its NL East standing despite a battered roster, a wave of talent is surging through the minor leagues, promising that help—and hope—is on the way.
Despite losing MLB ERA leader Kodai Senga, the Mets' pitching staff still holds the lowest ERA in baseball at 2.93.
As of this morning, the Mets and Yankees are locked in battle, with Frankie Montas Jr. taking the mound against the formidable Carlos Rodon. After a thrilling 6-5 victory in the series opener, the Mets are looking to assert their dominance in the city. With a stellar 33-13 record at home, Citi Field is a fortress, but facing a tough lefty in Rodon with a sub-3.00 ERA is a major test for a lineup that needs to grind out every run it can get.
The fight on the field is made tougher by the battles taking place in the trainer's room. The Mets are navigating a minefield of injuries, with multiple key contributors on the 10-, 15-, and 60-day IL. The biggest blow has been the loss of ace Kodai Senga, who strained his hamstring in June and isn't expected back for weeks. His absence, combined with recent struggles from Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning, puts immense pressure on a rotation that, despite it all, still boasts the best ERA in the majors. This stretch is a true test of the 'next man up' mentality.
If you're looking for good news, look no further than the farm. The future is knocking, and it's knocking loudly. At Triple-A Syracuse, Francisco Alvarez is reminding everyone of his power, hitting a game-winning homer Sunday for his second blast in as many days. And down in the Dominican Summer League, international signee Elian Peña had a week for the ages, smashing three home runs in a single game and posting a ridiculous 5-for-11 line with eight RBIs. These are the kinds of performances that signal a bright future is brewing.
The industry is taking notice. In MLB Pipeline's latest Top 100 prospects update, two of the Mets' own made significant leaps. Right-handers Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean are shooting up the charts, with Tong jumping 33 spots to No. 59 and McLean climbing 21 spots to No. 76. Along with top prospects like Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, this collection of talent proves the organization isn't just winning now; it's building a sustainable pipeline for years to come.
The immediate challenge is clear: survive this tough stretch, get healthy, and keep pace in a competitive division. But as the Mets battle through adversity at the big-league level, the resounding success in the minor leagues provides a crucial sense of security. Today's fight is for the division, but the talent waiting in the wings suggests the fight for future championships is already well underway.
