There may be nothing left to save when Mets’ cavalry finally arrives
The New York Mets are hoping for a turnaround as they anticipate the return of key players from injury. Despite initial optimism from younger players, the team's performance has not improved significantly. The Mets are looking to reintegrate several injured players in the coming weeks to salvage their season.
- ▪The Mets have reached out to their minor leagues for reinforcements.
- ▪They expect A.J. Minter and Jared Young to return from the injured list soon.
- ▪Francisco Alvarez and Jorge Polanco are projected to come back by mid-June.
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New York Mets Joel Sherman There may be nothing left to save when Mets’ cavalry finally arrives By Joel Sherman Published May 25, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) reacts after he strikes out swinging in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The last act of the desperate team is believing the cavalry will arrive to save its season. The Mets already have performed the first act, reaching to the best of their minor leagues. The good vibes of youth lasted roughly a week. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free In the coming days, they are expecting A.J.
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