The Mets were swept by the Braves this past weekend in Atlanta, as the Nationals took of two of three from the Marlins.
The Mets are off today, after which they begin a three-game series against the first-place Nationals on Tuesday when Jon Niese (7-4, 3.73 ERA) faces Ross Detwiler (4-3, 3.43 ERA).
Matthew Cerrone: It's not the end of the world, but it certainly feels like it could be the start of it. I know that's silly. It's just three games. I mean, just a few days ago I was talking about these guys as playoff contenders, so how can three sloppy games in Atlanta rock that? I don't know, but it did. Because today I'm a bit nervous, I'm demoralized by the bullpen, concerned about the rotation, skeptical of the their offense and intimidated by the schedule.
The fact is, the Mets just didn't play well, and that can't continue if their plan is to stay in contention. They're still just four losses back of the Pirates for a Wild Card spot, but have you seen their upcoming schedule'
Also this past weekend, the Mets signed free-agent LHP C.J. Nitkowski to a minor league contract. Nitkowski last pitched in the big leagues during 2005.
Yesterday, Terry Collins said Lucas Duda will have his injured hamstring examined by team doctors in New York, though he's unlikely to land on the disabled list.
Meanwhile, Jason Bay had three hits and played two games for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and Sunday as he works his way back from a concussion. Collins said Saturday that Bay could rejoin the Mets in DC on Tuesday.
Also, Mike Baxter had two hits during a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. Baxter is on the 15-day disabled list with a displaced collar bone and a fractured rib, which occurred on a diving catch during Johan Santana's no hitter.
Frank Francisco was shutdown before beginning a rehab assignment due to his strained oblique flaring up. Collins did not say when Francisco would resume his rehab.
Lastly, the Mets continue to look for a right-handed relief pitcher in advance of the trade deadline, but are underwhelmed by Brewers RHP Francisco Rodriguez and Astros RHP Brandon Lyon, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Sherman also says the Mets are most focused on acquiring Rockies C Ramon Hernandez, while also keeping an eye on A's C Kurt Suzuki, M's C Miguel Olivo and Red Sox C Kelly Shoppach, as they look for a right-handed hitting back-up catcher.
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