The New York Mets‘ 2024 struggles have been well-documented. The Blue and Orange entered the campaign with a roster that had the potential to sneak into the playoffs. Instead, they have underperformed and are sitting at nine games under .500 (28-37) during the second week of June.
A key reason for the Mets’ struggles has been they have yet to have a roster at full strength.
Ace of the staff Kodai Senga has yet to appear, as he began the season on the injured list after suffering a shoulder strain during spring training. Brooks Raley had to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, and the list continues.
Despite the injury woes and struggles, the Mets are sitting just 3.5 games back of the final wild-card spot and are getting reinforcements. Before Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, the blue and orange activated Francisco Álvarez from the injured list after the 22-year-old had been out since April with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb and then provided a return date for their all-star closer.
Edwin Díaz is set to return on Thursday
Edwin Díaz made two rehab appearances with High-A Brooklyn since being placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement, striking out four batters without allowing a run in two innings.
The 30-year-old has pitched 20 innings across 20 appearances to a 5.40 ERA with a 1.250 WHIP and 30 strikeouts while being 5-for-9 in save situations.
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