US EditionWeaver says losing is weighing on Mets, who find season suffocating after 17th loss in 20 games
- On Thursday, the Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-4 after pitcher Luke Weaver surrendered a two-run homer to CJ Abrams in the eighth inning.
- The defeat marks the Mets' 17th loss in 20 games, dropping their record to 10-21, a start among the worst in franchise history, trailing only the 1962, 1964, and 1981 teams.
- Despite a major league-high $358.4 million payroll, the Mets struggle with significant injuries including center fielder Luis Robert, shortstop Francisco Lindor, and first baseman Jorge Polanco on the shelf.
- Embattled manager Carlos Mendoza said, "It's hard for all of us," while Weaver noted the "pursuit of perfection is an ultimate pressurized failure mindset" suffocating daily play.
- The Mets sit 8 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot; only two teams in history have reached the postseason after starting 10-21 or worse.
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Morning Briefing: Reeling Mets Head West
Good morning, Mets fans! If nothing else, Luke Weaver cares. The Mets finished a 3-6 homestand with a 5-4 loss to the Nationals and Weaver, who gave up the go-ahead home run to CJ Abrams in the eighth inning, had a lot to say. “I’ve been sitting here trying to think about honestly what to […]
Luke Weaver Outlines New York Mets’ Struggles As “Failure Mindset”
Luke Weaver (Image Credits: Imagn) Luke Weaver was one of the big additions to the New York Mets roster during the offseason. The 32-year-old right-hander signed a two-year, $22 million contract after three solid seasons with the New York Yankees. However, Weaver is off to a rough start in the 2026 season after switching teams within New York. On Thursday, Luke Weaver picked up the loss, with the New York Mets falling to a 5-4 defeat to the Wash…
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