MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (26-34) vs. Seattle Mariners (32-29)

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Venue: T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT

Surface: Natural Grass

Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW / SNY

Weather Update — T‑Mobile Park

T‑Mobile Park features a retractable roof, and with early‑June marine air, the roof is expected to be closed.

Outside Conditions:

Temperature: 63–66°F

Humidity: 72%

Wind: 8–12 mph from the west

Chance of Rain: 20%

Impact: With the roof closed, the environment becomes pitcher‑friendly, suppressing home runs and favoring line‑drive hitters.

Injury Report

New York Mets

1B Pete Alonso — IL (oblique)

SP Kodai Senga — IL (shoulder)

OF Starling Marte — IL (hip)

RP Brooks Raley — IL (elbow)

C Francisco Alvarez — Day‑to‑day (hand)

Impact: The Mets’ lineup is missing its biggest power bat (Alonso) and a key table‑setter (Marte). Rotation depth remains thin without Senga.

Seattle Mariners

OF Julio Rodríguez — IL (wrist)

2B Jorge Polanco — IL (hamstring)

RP Gregory Santos — IL (shoulder)

C Cal Raleigh — Day‑to‑day (knee)

Impact: Seattle’s offense loses its superstar in Julio, but pitching remains strong. Raleigh’s availability is important for Gilbert’s game‑calling.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Seattle — RHP Logan Gilbert (Projected: 5–3, 3.18 ERA, 1.07 WHIP)

Profile:

6’6” power righty with elite extension

Fastball 95–97 mph with carry

Slider and splitter both plus pitches

Excellent command (5.2% walk rate)

Dominant at home (career ERA under 3.40 at T‑Mobile)

Matchup Notes: Mets’ lineup is right‑heavy without Alonso, which plays into Gilbert’s strengths. Expect high strikeout potential.

New York — TBD (Bullpen/Spot Starter Scenario)

The Mets have not officially announced a starter for June 2. Based on rotation alignment, this projects as a bullpen game or a spot start from a depth arm (e.g., José Butto or Joey Lucchesi).

Profile (Bullpen Game):

Mets bullpen ERA: 4.47

High walk rate

Vulnerable to left‑handed power

Struggles in high‑leverage situations

Matchup Notes: Seattle’s left‑handed bats (Canzone, Raley, Crawford) gain value against a bullpen‑heavy approach.

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Mets (26–34)

Last 10: 4–6

Road Record: 11–18

Runs/Game: 4.09

Team ERA: 4.62

Trend: The Mets have been inconsistent, especially offensively without Alonso. Bullpen has blown multiple late leads recently.

Seattle Mariners (32–29)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 18–12

Runs/Game: 4.33

Team ERA: 3.79

Trend: Seattle continues to win behind strong pitching. Offense is streaky without Julio but still competitive at home.

📚 Series History

2023–2026 Combined: Mariners lead 10–7

At T‑Mobile Park: Mariners have won 6 of last 8

Mets have not won a road series in Seattle since 2014

Trend: Seattle dominates at home in this matchup.

Key Player Matchups

Mets Hitters vs. Logan Gilbert

Francisco Lindor: 3-for-10 (.300), HR

Jeff McNeil: 2-for-9 (.222), 2B

Brandon Nimmo: 1-for-8 (.125), 3 K

Edge: Gilbert — especially with Alonso out.

Mariners Hitters vs. Mets Bullpen

J.P. Crawford: .286 vs. RHP, high OBP

Mitch Haniger: Power threat vs. fastballs

Ty France: Excellent vs. cutters and sinkers

Edge: Mariners — consistent contact and situational hitting.

Betting Trends

New York

3–7 in last 10 road games

2–8 in last 10 vs. AL West

Under is 6–3 in last 9 Mets games

Seattle

7–3 in last 10 home games

6–1 in Gilbert’s last 7 starts

Mariners 8–3 in last 11 vs. Mets

Totals Trends

T‑Mobile unders hit at 58% with roof closed

Both teams missing star hitters

Game Odds

New York Mets                 7.5

Seattle Mariners              – 139

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 1, 2026

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