Opening Day: Mar 26 vs Pittsburgh — Skenes vs. Peralta
Departures: Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Miami Marlins | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| New York Mets | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Washington Nationals | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Regular season begins Mar 26. Standings update automatically.
Mets Announce 2026 Opening Day Rotation Order
Peralta leads the five-man rotation, followed by Peterson and McLean for the Pirates series. Holmes and Senga round it out for St. Louis. Manaea slots into a "piggyback" role to start the year.
Skenes vs. Peralta: Pirates-Mets to Kick Off 2026
The Mets host Pittsburgh on March 26 at Citi Field with Freddy Peralta on the mound opposite Paul Skenes in a marquee Opening Day matchup.
Manaea Reacts to Piggyback Role Assignment
The lefty acknowledged frustration at not being a traditional starter but plans to let his pitching speak for itself. Mendoza cited six strong arms and early-season off days as factors.
Howie Rose Announces Retirement After 2026
The legendary radio voice of the Mets will call his final season in 2026, ending a beloved run of vivid play-by-play.
Senga Continues Strong Spring Push
Kodai Senga is building a strong case for the Opening Day rotation with impressive spring outings, giving the Mets pitching depth they lacked down the stretch in 2025.
Bold Forecast: Mets to World Series in 2026
The Athletic's Eno Sarris projects the Mets' pitching depth — from Manaea to Tong to Myers — as the best in baseball, potentially carrying them to their first Fall Classic since 2015.