Inside MLB’s Shocking Collapse: Why the Mets’ Season Is Spiraling Into Chaos

Inside MLB's Shocking Collapse: Why the Mets' Season Is Spiraling Into Chaos

He has faced 27 batters.

He has struck out 20 of them.

He hasn’t given up a hit since April 1.

He hasn’t walked a batter since Opening Day.

And he hasn’t given up an earned run since Aug. 25, 2025.

No wonder he politely declined the Padres’ offer this spring to convert to a starter.

He could become the Padres’ fourth reliever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame one day, joining Trevor Hoffman, Rollie Fingers and Goose Gossage.

Follow Nightengale on X: @Bnightengale

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mets highlight MLB’s biggest disappointments, surprises of 2026 season

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Post Comment

WIN $500 OF SHOPPING!

    This will close in 0 seconds

      This will close in 0 seconds

      RSS
      Follow by Email