# It's a Poltergeist, Right? What Is Happening to the 2026 Mets?

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 25 Jun 2026, 1 h 08 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/e/6a3d8c4218c5874fe316f7a5/media.mp3

The Mets entered the season with plenty of optimism. Instead, they've been plagued by injuries, inconsistency, and an ever-growing payroll. Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down what's gone wrong in Queens, whether a strong July could put New York back in the playoff race, or if selling at the trade deadline is becoming inevitable. Plus, a look at the Diamondbacks' pitching woes, what the future holds for Arizona's rotation, and another round of Name That Dude featuring a player from the past. Rundown: 2:20 The LOL Mets Return? 9:12 Constant Tension Caused by the Environment? 13:29 Only Four Teams Have Lost More WARP to the IL (source: BP) 15:14 Will Mets Rally Before Deadline? 22:32 Arizona Pitching Woes: A Two-Year Struggle 25:20 Zac Gallen: Struggling to Adjust to Reduced Stuff? 48:30 What’s Next for the Group? 53:03 Does Defense Play a Significant Role in LOB%? 58:36 Elite Relievers Typically Have Great LOB% Marks 1:03:45 Name! That! Dude! Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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