Ranking NL teams with best chance to reach 2024 World Series

7. New York Mets

The Mets are arguably the biggest surprise among NL contenders as they were 24-35 as of early June. New York got hot throughout June and July to get back to .500 around the All-Star break and has continued its surge in the second half aided by a nine-game winning streak from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7. The Mets will have to overtake the Braves, Padres or Diamondbacks to reach the postseason though and the schedule could make that difficult with series remaining against the Braves, Brewers and Phillies twice.

Despite the difficult late-season schedule, the Mets remain one of baseball’s hottest teams and have a case to not only reach the postseason but make a run once they are there. New York features a quality lineup predicated on power that ranks within the top-10 in most hitting metrics led by Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor who have each hit 30 home runs this season. Brandon Nimmo has also remained a consistent option while Mark Vientos has had a breakout year.

A recent injury to second baseman Jeff McNeil could prove significant while New York’s pitching staff has also been affected by injuries throughout the year. However, the Mets still feature a solid trio at the top of their rotation with Luis Severino, Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana, while closer Edwin Diaz seems to be rounding back into dominant form. The road to their first World Series appearance since 2015 will be difficult, but it could happen if the pitching finds its way.