Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers play a three-game series at Citi Field starting on Friday at 7:10 p.m. The last time these teams faced off was last year’s NLCS when the Dodgers ended the Mets’ miraculous postseason run -- jumping on both Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga in a Game 6 clinching victory.

Garrett Crochet was giving the Red Sox an ace-like performance against the Mets on Wednesday, until he got an early hook from manager Alex Cora.

New York Mets general manager David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen watch the Mets take batting practice before Game 1 of the 2025 Subway Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 16, 2025 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The infield prospect is regaining his old form but has yet to play 9 innings in the field in back-to-back games.

After striking out a season-high 16 times, the Red Sox (25-26) lost to the Mets, 5-1, the fourth loss in ace Garrett Crochet’s last six outings.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor joins JP Morosi to discuss his contributions to the Mets' 5-1 win over the Red Sox

The two-time All-Star closer has been projected to walk away from his $102 million deal with the New York Mets.

Juan Soto is in month No. 2 of a 180-month contract signed by the future Hall of Fame outfielder with the New York Mets, and by all accounts, it’s not going great. Here are some headlines from this week: Juan Soto is ‘very,