5 players who are definitely entering their final days with the NY Mets

The NFL season is underway which usually means the conclusion of the New York Mets. This year, the Mets are actually battling for the privilege to go beyond 162 games. They’re taking this one down to the wire.

While we witness the Mets challenge for a playoff spot, some players will have the future on their mind as well. It’s these five Mets players whose final days are definitely taking place right now.

1) Jose Quintana

Jose Quintana has become more predictable and not in a good way. The 35-year-old veteran will see his two-year deal expire at the end of this season. As inspiring as he pitched to close out 2023, he has been far more average if not worse in 2024. During his successful stretches, Quintana always seemed like he was on the verge of giving up a home run to spoil the game.

His start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds might’ve been a late-season push to give the Mets just what they need in the final days of the season. Going more than three starting pitchers deep will increase their chances at securing a playoff spot.

However, there is very little Quintana can do to actually keep himself in the mix for next season. The emergence of David Peterson, healthy return for Kodai Senga, and expectation of younger players like Christian Scott securing rotation spots will push a pitcher like Quintana out. He has shown his age this season. Anything positive the Mets can get out of him before his contract is up would be a treat.