Mets at Padres MLB Preview: Montas vs. Cease on July 28, 2025

Monday, July 28th, 2025

New York Mets at San Diego Padres - MLB Game Preview (July 28, 2025)

The San Diego Padres are set to host the New York Mets in an MLB game on Monday, July 28, 2025, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM PDT (11:40 PM EDT).

The New York Mets come into this matchup with a 62-44 overall record, placing them first in the NL East. On the road, the Mets hold a 25-28 record. They currently boast the top team ERA in the National League at 3.52.

The San Diego Padres enter the game with a 57-49 overall record and a strong 31-18 record in home games. Padres hitters have a collective .316 on-base percentage, which ranks ninth in the NL. This will be the first meeting between the two clubs this season.

Pitching Probables

Mets: Frankie Montas (3-1, 4.62 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)

Padres: Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.59 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 144 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Padres -129, Mets +108; over/under is 8 runs

Key Players to Watch

For the Padres, Manny Machado leads the team with a .300 batting average, accumulating 27 doubles and 19 home runs. He recently had a four-hit performance against the Cardinals. Luis Arraez has been productive over the last 10 games, going 16 for 41 with four RBI.

On the Mets side, Juan Soto leads the offense with 16 doubles and 25 home runs, while hitting .252. Brett Baty has contributed significantly in the last 10 games, with 9 hits in 31 at-bats, including a double and two home runs.

Recent Team Form

Padres: In their last 10 games, San Diego has a 5-5 record, with a .275 batting average and a 2.96 ERA, outscoring opponents by 13 runs.

Mets: The Mets have been strong in their last 10 outings, holding a 7-3 record. They've posted a .241 batting average and a 3.13 ERA, outscoring opponents by nine runs.

Injury Report

Padres:

Michael King: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Mets:

Max Kranick: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Brandon Waddell: 15-Day IL (hip)

Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Jesse Winker: 10-Day IL (back)

Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Paul Blackburn: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Griffin Canning: 60-Day IL (achilles)

Jose Siri: 60-Day IL (shin)

Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow)

A.J. Minter: 60-Day IL (lat)

Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The New York Mets (62-44, 1st NL East) visit the San Diego Padres (57-49, 2nd NL West) on July 28, 2025, at 8:40 PM PDT. This marks the first series between these two clubs this season. The Mets boast the NL's best team ERA (3.52) and a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The Padres, strong at home (31-18), are led by Manny Machado's .300 average and Dylan Cease on the mound. Key players like Juan Soto for the Mets and Luis Arraez for the Padres are in good form. Both teams have several players on the injured list impacting roster depth.

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