First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET / 6:45 PM PT
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
TV/Streaming: MLB Network / SNY / NBCS-BA / MLB.TV This is the opener of a four-game interleague series at Oracle Park.
The Mets arrive at .500 after a mixed early-season homestand and road trip, while the Giants sit at 2-4, still searching for their first home win of the year and struggling to generate consistent offense.
Weather Update
Classic early-April San Francisco evening conditions: temperatures dipping into the mid-to-upper 50s°F by first pitch (around 58-62°F), with west winds 12-20 mph (gusty at times off the bay). Partly cloudy skies with zero percent chance of rain. The wind will play toward right-center and could suppress fly-ball distance, favoring pitchers and unders. Typical “summer in the city” chill factor after sunset—bundle up!
Injury Report
New York Mets (key absences):
RP A.J. Minter: 15-day IL (left lat surgery – out until early May).
RP Dedniel Núñez: 60-day IL (second Tommy John surgery – long-term).
SP Tylor Megill: 60-day IL (elbow).
RP Justin Hagenman: 60-day IL (rib fracture).
RF Mike Tauchman: OUT (torn meniscus, right knee – out until mid-May).
Additional depth notes: Brandon Waddell and Nate Lavender on short-term IL.
The Mets bullpen is stretched, but the starting rotation and core lineup (Lindor, Alonso, etc.) remain intact.
San Francisco Giants (key absences):
RP Sam Hentges: 15-day IL (shoulder).
RP Joel Peguero: 15-day IL (hamstring).
RP Rowan Wick: 60-day IL (elbow).
RP Jason Foley: 60-day IL (shoulder).
RP Randy Rodriguez: 60-day IL (elbow).
SP Hayden Birdsong: 60-day IL (forearm).
SP Reiver Sanmartin: 60-day IL (hip).
The Giants’ bullpen depth is significantly thinned, forcing heavier reliance on high-leverage arms and possibly early hooks for starters. Position players are mostly healthy.
Probable Pitchers & Key Player Matchups
Mets: LHP David Peterson (0-0, 0.00 ERA in 5.1 IP; 1.50 WHIP, 3 K, 2 BB). Peterson was dominant in his season debut with excellent ground-ball command.
Giants: LHP Robbie Ray (0-1, 3.38 ERA in 5.1 IP; 0.94 WHIP, 4 K, 0 BB). Ray has looked sharp with swing-and-miss stuff but took the loss in his first outing.
Key Matchups to Watch:
Mets stars Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Mark Vientos vs. Ray’s high-velocity fastball/slider combo—Ray has a strong career mark (3.11 ERA) vs. the Mets but must limit hard contact in a pitcher-friendly park.
Giants lineup (Heliot Ramos, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames) vs. Peterson’s sinker/changeup mix—Peterson’s ground-ball rate (55%+ historically) should play perfectly with Oracle’s dimensions and the breeze.
Speed/defense: Mets baserunners vs. Giants outfield arms; Giants speed (if any) against Peterson’s quick pace.
Bullpen usage will be critical given both clubs’ injury-depleted relief corps.
Team Recent Form
Mets (3-3): .500 overall, 1-2 on the road. Offense has been streaky (22 runs scored, .228 AVG) but showed life before dropping the final two games of a series in St. Louis. Pitching has kept them competitive.
Giants (2-4): 2-4 overall, 0-3 at home. Offense has been anemic (just 13 runs scored, .215 AVG), though the pitching staff has flashed potential. They’re coming off a tough stretch and desperately need a home win.
The Mets enter with slightly better momentum and balance; the Giants are looking for their first Oracle Park victory of 2026.
Series History
The Mets hold a slight recent edge in head-to-head play (6-4 in the last 10 meetings). This is the first 2026 series between the clubs—a four-gamer that could set an early tone for both NL contenders. Oracle Park has historically favored the home team in low-scoring affairs, but the Mets’ road success against lefty starters gives them the current paper edge.
Game Odds
New York Mets – 126
San Francisco Giants 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026
