Nearly one month into the season, here’s where the Mets stand in the National League East. At 8-16, and coming off a 12-game losing streak that was just snapped, the Mets have opened the door for the Braves to build a sizable cushion atop the division, now sitting 8.5 games ahead. It’s not just the Mets struggling either. The Phillies are in a freefall of their own, riding an eight-game losing streak. Regardless, the Mets not only have to climb back to .500, they’ll also need to dethrone the fast-starting Braves to even put themselves in a playoff conversation. #Mets #LFGM #NLEast NL East odds sit at 22% according to polymarket