Unlikely heroes continue to step up, from veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, whose Latin pop single “OMG” became the team’s rally anthem, to Grimace, the McDonald’s mascot whose viral first pitch at Citi Field in June coincided with the Mets’ turnaround.

Playing perhaps his final home game for the New York Mets, Pete Alonso tipped his helmet to Citi Field fans after being prompted by home plate umpire John Libka

Here are the Mets' Wild Card scenarios for the final week of the regular season, with the 2024 MLB playoffs set to begin next week.

The New York Mets have fought their way into the MLB postseason picture. As of Monday, September 23, they occupy the third and final National League Wild Card spot, leading the Atlanta Braves by two games.

Francisco Lindor has missed the last seven games for New York with a back injury. The 30-year-old has begun to ramp up baseball activities, and the Mets hope to get him back on Tuesday in time for their crucial three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.

Francisco Lindor knows what he’ll have to endure if and when he returns to the New Yok Mets lineup. “If I play this year, I don’t think it’s going to be pain free, and I’m OK with that. I just don’t want it to be in constant pain where I can’t bend over,