New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves: Preview, Odds, and Pitching Matchup for August 23, 2025

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves: Game Preview for August 23, 2025

The New York Mets (68-60, second in the NL East) are set to face the Atlanta Braves (58-70, fourth in the NL East) at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. EDT. This matchup marks the 12th meeting between the two division rivals this season, with the Braves holding a 7-4 advantage in the season series.

Pitching Probables

On the mound for the Mets will be (10-6, 3.64 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 105 strikeouts), looking to build on a strong season. The Braves will counter with (4-10, 5.50 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 82 strikeouts). Odds for the game are Mets -130, Braves +109, with an over/under of 9.5 runs.

Recent Performance

The Mets come into this contest following a 12-7 victory over the Braves on Friday, highlighted by Brett Baty’s four-hit performance. Atlanta has struggled at home, maintaining a .500 record (32-32) at Truist Park, while holding sixth place in the NL with 144 home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. The Mets have found success when hitting for power, with a 31-14 record in games where they hit at least two home runs. However, New York’s road performance has been less consistent at 27-36.

Team Leaders and Standouts

For the Braves, is a key contributor, posting a .268 average with 34 doubles and 19 home runs. has also been productive, going 17-for-43 with two doubles and four home runs in his last 10 games.

On the Mets side, paces the offense with 32 home runs and a .500 slugging percentage. has been on a tear, hitting 22-for-43 with five doubles, four home runs, and eight RBI over his last 10 games.

Last 10 Games Snapshot

The Braves have posted a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, hitting .280 as a team and outscoring opponents by three runs, despite a high 6.07 ERA. The Mets are 5-5 over the same span, boasting a robust .325 team batting average and outscoring their opponents by 11 runs, but their pitching staff has an ERA of 5.73.

Injuries

The Braves are managing multiple injuries, including Luke Williams (10-Day IL, oblique), Austin Riley (10-Day IL, abdominal), Grant Holmes (60-Day IL, elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day IL, elbow), Chris Sale (60-Day IL, rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day IL, calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (60-Day IL, shoulder), and Joe Jimenez (60-Day IL, knee).

The Mets’ injured list features Brandon Nimmo (day-to-day, neck), Francisco Alvarez (10-Day IL, thumb), Jesse Winker (60-Day IL, back), Max Kranick (60-Day IL, elbow), Dedniel Nunez (60-Day IL, elbow), Tylor Megill (60-Day IL, elbow), Griffin Canning (60-Day IL, achilles), Jose Siri (60-Day IL, shin), Danny Young (60-Day IL, elbow), A

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