Soto’s deal came with enormous pressure to maintain the Hall of Fame caliber production he had shown throughout his entire career. Not only that, but the 26-year-old jumped from arguably the biggest brand in MLB, the New York Yankees, to their crosstown rivals, only adding fuel to that fire.

The Mets completed a four-game sweep over the Cardinals with a 7-4 victory at Citi Field on Sunday, giving them nine wins in their first 10 games in Queens this season.

If there was a series meant to showcase the trials and tribulations of a development-focused season, the St. Louis Cardinals’ four-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field certainly did the trick.

It’s Monday, April 21 and the Phillies (13-9) are in New York to take on the Mets (15-7). Tylor Megill is slated to take the mound for New York against Aaron Nola for Philadelphia.

Preview the April 21 matchup between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on April 21, 2025 on ESPN.