Mets Morning News: May’s beginning to look a lot like April

TL;DR

The Mets lost to the Angels 4-3 in extra innings, with Ronny Mauricio fracturing his left thumb during the game. The team is struggling with injuries and missed opportunities, leading to a disappointing start to May.

Key points

Mets lost to Angels 4-3 in extra innings
Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb
Mauricio expected to be out for six weeks
Luis Torrens signed a two-year, $11.5 million extension
Mets struggled with missed opportunities

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Nolan Schanuel #18 of the Los Angeles Angels dives to first after Ronny Mauricio #0 of the New York Mets, for an infield hit, during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 02, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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After coming back from a 3-1 deficit, the Mets fell to the Angels 4-3 in extra innings in Anaheim. Nolan McLean had the shortest start of his big league career so far and double plays doomed the Mets, as they wasted numerous chances and failed to come through late in the clutch again. After strong work in relief from Tobias Myers, Huascar Brazobán, and Craig Kimbrel out of a short bullpen, Austin Warren was the one to break, surrendering a two-out, walk-off hit to Oswald Peraza in the bottom of the tenth. **Choose your recap**: , , , , , To add injury to insult, after losing for an extended period, the Mets have now lost his replacement to injury as well. Ronny Mauricio sliding head first into first base during last night’s game. He will be . “I’m pretty sure Bo is going to be in the conversation,” manager Carlos Mendoza said regarding how the Mets are going to fill their vacancy at shortstop—Bichette’s natural position. The Angels’ first run of the game last night came on a play the Mets failed to challenge, which definitely would have been overturned, erasing the run from the board. When asked about the pivotal play in a game decided by a single run, Carlos Mendoza , “We missed it. [Replay analyst] Harrison [Friedland] is one of the best at his job and obviously, it ends up being a big play when you lose by one run, but I think we had chances there.” The Mets backup catcher , who turned 30 yesterday, to a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension. “I’m really happy about it,” Torrens said through an interpreter. “Ever since I got here to the Mets, everyone has treated me great. I feel like I’m a part of the family, and there’s great value in that.”