Mets Lose Again as Ex-Yankee Weaver Blows Save; Team Now MLB's Worst

Another tough loss for the New York Mets, who continue to struggle mightily in the early part of the 2026 season. On Thursday, the team fell to the Washington Nationals with a final score of 5-4, marking their 21st defeat of the year. The loss places the Mets at the bottom of the MLB standings with a dismal 10-21 record, a performance that has left fans frustrated and questioning the team's direction.

The pivotal moment came in the eighth inning when former Yankees reliever Luke Weaver took the mound with the Mets holding a 4-3 lead. Weaver, who joined the Mets this season, quickly faltered. After allowing a leadoff single, he surrendered a two-run, game-changing home run to the Nationals' CJ Abrams. This blown save not only cost the Mets the lead but also handed Weaver his first loss of the season, inflating his earned run average to a concerning 6.00.

The Mets' offense could not muster a comeback in the ninth inning, sealing their fate. This latest defeat underscores the team's ongoing struggles, particularly with their pitching staff. The inability to hold leads and the high earned run averages among key relievers have become a recurring theme. As the season progresses, the pressure mounts for the Mets to find solutions and improve their performance, lest this season become a complete write-off.