New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax carries a 3.63 ERA with a 6-9 record this season. The opposing starter has not yet been announced.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: New York Mets 62-77 (.446), Tampa Bay Rays 83-55 (.601).
Tampa Bay Rays holds the edge in the season standings, though New York Mets can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: New York Mets -56, Tampa Bay Rays +57. Tampa Bay Rays boasts superior run production.
Recent form: New York Mets on a 1-game losing streak, Tampa Bay Rays on a 1-game win streak.
Bullpen Analysis
New York Mets bullpen: 14 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Austin Warren 4.24 ERA, 46K in 40.1IP, Christian Scott 3.80 ERA, 113K in 94.2IP.
Tampa Bay Rays bullpen: 14 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Bryan Baker (Closer) 1.50 ERA, 60K in 54.0IP, Cam Booser (Setup) 1.97 ERA, 38K in 32.0IP, Casey Legumina (Setup) 3.73 ERA, 46K in 60.1IP.