MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (22-29) vs. Miami Marlins (23-29)

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First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, SNY, MLB.TV

Venue & Weather

loanDepot Park is a retractable-roof stadium, meaning weather rarely impacts gameplay. However, Miami’s outdoor conditions still matter for roof decisions.

Miami Weather Forecast:

  • Temperature: 84–87°F
  • Humidity: 70–75%
  • Wind: 10–14 mph out to right field
  • Rain Chance: 40% (roof likely closed)

Impact:

  • Roof closed: Neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly
  • Roof open: Boost for left-handed power hitters

Injury Report

New York Mets

  • Francisco Alvarez — OUT (thumb surgery)
  • Starling Marte — Day-to-day (quad tightness)
  • Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
  • Tylor Megill — OUT (lat strain)
  • Pete Alonso — Active

Miami Marlins

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Day-to-day (ankle)
  • Jake Burger — OUT (oblique)
  • Edward Cabrera — OUT (shoulder)
  • Sixto Sánchez — Active (bullpen)
  • Tim Anderson — Active

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Mets (22–29)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Trend: Offense inconsistent, pitching stabilizing
  • Strength: Power from Alonso, Lindor heating up
  • Weakness: Bullpen volatility, lack of depth

Miami Marlins (23–29)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Trend: Offense improving, pitching still uneven
  • Strength: Contact hitting, athleticism
  • Weakness: Lack of power, rotation injuries

Probable Pitching Matchup

New York — RHP Freddy Peralta (3–4, 3.92 ERA)

  • Profile:
    • Four-seam fastball 94–96
    • Devastating slider/curve combo
    • High strikeout rate, occasional walk issues
  • Splits:
    • Vs RHB: .198 AVG
    • Vs LHB: .247 AVG
    • Road ERA: 4.21
  • Matchup Notes:
    • Miami’s lefties (Chisholm if active, Sánchez, Bell) are key
    • Peralta’s swing-and-miss stuff plays well in Miami

Miami — RHP Max Meyer (2–3, 4.33 ERA)

  • Profile:
    • Mid-90s fastball
    • Sharp slider, improving changeup
    • Still building consistency after injury recovery
  • Splits:
    • Vs RHB: .256 AVG
    • Vs LHB: .271 AVG
    • Home ERA: 3.98
  • Matchup Notes:
    • Mets’ right-handed power (Alonso, Lindor, Baty) is a concern
    • Meyer must keep the ball down to avoid HR damage

Key Player Matchups

1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Max Meyer

  • Alonso’s power vs Meyer’s fastball-heavy approach
  • Meyer struggles vs elite right-handed sluggers Advantage: Mets

2. Luis Arraez (MIA) vs. Freddy Peralta

  • Arraez’s elite contact vs Peralta’s strikeout-first style
  • Peralta must avoid falling behind in counts Advantage: Marlins

3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Meyer

  • Lindor has been heating up in May
  • Meyer’s slider must be sharp Advantage: Mets

4. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Peralta (if active)

  • Chisholm’s power/speed combo is a threat
  • Peralta’s high fastball can be punished Advantage: Even

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Mets won 8–5
  • 2026 Season: Marlins lead 1–0 (Friday’s opener)
  • At loanDepot Park (last 12): Mets lead 7–5
  • Trend: Mets have historically hit well in Miami

Betting Trends

New York Mets

  • Under is 6–2 in last 8 games
  • Mets are 7–3 in last 10 vs Miami
  • Peralta starts: Under is 5–2

Miami Marlins

  • Marlins are 4–1 in last 5 home games
  • Over is 5–1 in last 6 Meyer starts
  • Marlins are 2–8 in last 10 vs NL East

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 112

Miami Marlins                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 22, 2026

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