The Mets have experienced a destabilizing month, marked by surprising trends such as Juan Soto's adjustment period and Pete Alonso's dip in performance. Among these, Tyrone Taylor's offensive surge stands out, statistically. Since April 30, the Mets went 9-12, and Taylor led the team with an .873 OPS and a .328 batting average. This is notable because Taylor's career OPS is .727. During this stretch, the Mets' offense sputtered, causing them to fall behind the Phillies in the NL East. Their offensive rankings dropped, with the team sitting at 14th in OPS (.723), 18th in home runs (22), and 19th in batting average (.240).

Injuries to Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos led to further lineup changes, with Starling Marte and Jared Young stepping in. Nimmo expressed anxiety about the team's performance, acknowledging that many players are struggling simultaneously. Soto, despite his $765 million price tag, has been underperforming, with a below-average OPS-plus and a high number of grounded double plays. Alonso's homer-less streak extended to 15 games, and his batting average during this period was .153 with a .403 OPS. Manager Carlos Mendoza has shuffled the lineup, dropping Soto to third in the batting order, but these changes have not consistently produced meaningful results.

Despite the offensive struggles, Juan Soto delivered a crucial two-run double in Saturday night’s game against the Dodgers, contributing to a 5-2 victory. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Soto's previous bad luck and expressed relief at seeing him get results. David Peterson delivered an outstanding performance, pitching 7 2⁄3 innings with seven strikeouts. Peterson's efficiency allowed the Mets to conserve their bullpen after Friday night's extended game. Brett Baty also contributed with a 3-for-3 performance and two RBIs. The Mets tallied 11 hits in the game, with Soto, Alonso, and Luis Torrens each recording two hits.

Brett Baty, recently recalled from the minors, has been performing well both at the plate and in the field. Since his recall on May 5, Baty is batting .275 with five home runs and 11 RBIs. Mendoza praised Baty's defensive plays. Baty's return to his natural position at third base has seemingly contributed to his improved performance. Vientos, who had previously secured the starting third baseman role, was available off the bench on Saturday due to left abdominal discomfort. Mendoza is focused on keeping Baty comfortable in his current position in the batting order before making further adjustments.

Jared Young was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to address the Mets' roster issues. Young was immediately placed in the DH role for Saturday's game. In 22 games for Syracuse, Young batted .259 with five home runs and 21 RBIs. Mendoza highlighted Young's professional at-bats and versatility. The Mets signed Young in December, drawn by the team's success and the opportunity to play for a winning team.

The Mets also experienced an unusual obstruction call in Friday’s loss, resulting in a run. Frankie Montas began his minor-league rehab assignment, throwing 37 pitches for Class A Brooklyn. Vientos was available off the bench after recovering from abdominal discomfort. Nimmo, however, was not available due to a stiff neck. The Mets called up Brandon Waddell to provide multiple innings of relief if needed.