The New York Mets begin a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins on Friday, May 22, 2026, at LoanDepot Park.
New York holds a 22-28 record after splitting a four-game set with the Washington Nationals. Miami sits at 22-29 following three straight losses to the Atlanta Braves.
Pitching Matchups
Reliever Tobias Myers will start Friday's opener to give extra rest to regular starters Freddy Peralta, Christian Scott, and Nolan McLean during a stretch of 16 games in 16 days.
Myers has a 3.41 ERA over 29 innings this season.
He faces Miami's Eury Pérez, who is 2-6 with a 5.33 ERA in 52 1/3 innings.
Saturday features Freddy Peralta against Max Meyer. Sunday's starter for Miami has not been announced, with Christian Scott pitching for the Mets.
Offensive Leaders
Mets top prospect Carson Benge recorded eight hits against Washington and ranks second in the National League in batting average for May.
Miami's offense is led by shortstop Otto Lopez, who has a . 342 batting average and .
870 OPS. Catcher Liam Hicks tops the Marlins with nine home runs and 42 RBIs.
The Mets also promoted pitching prospect Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse to provide bullpen depth.
