Who will the Mets play in the playoffs? Wildcard info after win over Braves

After a late win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon in the first leg of a doubleheader, New York secured a spot in the Wild Card round of the 2024 postseason. It’s a huge accomplishment for the club, which started the year 0-5 and had eleven games under .500 about two months into the season.

So with the season still underway, what’s next for the Mets? Here’s what we know ahead of Game 2 of the doubleheader with the Braves.

Who will the Mets play in the playoffs?

The Mets’ playoff opponent in the Wild Card round will be determined after Game 2 on Monday. In any case, the club will begin the postseason away from home

With a win over the Braves, the Mets will be the No. 5 seed and begin the postseason in San Diego against the Padres. With a split, the Mets will be the No. 6 seed and travel to Milwaukee to play the Brewers.