Mets vs Blue Jays Preview: Ghost Forks Meet Toronto Fire

The Mets are hurting. They're 35-49 and just lost their last game to Toronto, 2-1. Now they're back at Rogers Centre to try again. Nolan McLean gets the ball for New York. The Mets' pitching staff is supposed to be their strength this year with arms like Kodai Senga leading the way. But right now, the team is stuck in a rough stretch, losing 8 of their last 10 games. McLean needs to pitch sharp and keep the Blue Jays' bats quiet. Toronto isn't much better—they're 39-45 and have lost six straight. This game matters for both teams trying to climb back.

Kevin Gausman is Toronto's ace, but he's struggling early in 2025. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA this season—not what you want from your best pitcher. Gausman is a two-time All-Star who has pitched for five different teams in his career. He knows how to win games. Toronto is desperate. The Blue Jays have dropped six straight and sit at 39-45. Gausman needs to lock in against New York and remember why he's the staff's leader. If he can find his form and pitch clean innings, Toronto has a shot at snapping this losing streak at home.

Here's what matters tonight: both teams are falling apart, and one of them needs to catch fire. The Mets are missing key players—Luis Robert Jr. is recovering from a back injury, and Marcus Semien has a hip flexor strain. Toronto has injuries too, with several players on the sideline. But this is where heart shows up. Lindor homered for the Mets yesterday. That's the kind of spark New York needs more of. Will the Mets' bats wake up? Can Gausman finally look like a star? Buckle up for this one.