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DRAFT RACE: Mets Losses BOOST Chances for Top Pick, but Juan Soto's Return Could FOIL the Tank
New York Mets’ tragic number creeps closer as losses mount, but does that mean better MLB Draft Lottery odds are on the horizon?
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ recent slump—highlighting offensive struggles and Christian Scott’s mixed start—while examining the ripple effects on draft positioning and long-term team building.
Key topics include Juan Soto’s imminent return and whether his bat could push the Mets out of prime lottery territory, the significance of remaining in the top six for draft pick compensation, and the ongoing balancing act between tanking and building late-season…
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