Mon Apr 14 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets Roll into Minnesota for Three-Game Series Against Struggling Twins

**Minneapolis, MN** – The New York Mets, currently leading the NL East with a 10-5 record, arrive at Target Field this week for a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (5-11). Despite a slow start from star outfielder Juan Soto (.250 average, one run, four RBIs), the Mets are riding a wave of momentum, having won nine of their last twelve games.

The series, starting Monday at 6:40 p.m., features a compelling pitching matchup. Mets rookie Clay Holmes (1-1, 4.30 ERA) will face off against Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (1-1, 2.65 ERA) in the opener. Tuesday’s game features Tylor Megill (2-1, 0.63 ERA) for the Mets and Bailey Ober (0-1, 7.11 ERA) for the Twins. Wednesday’s matinee pits Griffin Canning (1-1, 4.20 ERA) against David Festa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) in what could be Festa’s only appearance with the Twins’ major league squad.

While the Mets boast a potent offense, led by Pete Alonso’s .321 average, 4 home runs, and 18 RBIs, the Twins are struggling. Their 5-11 record is their worst start after 16 games since 2016. However, the Twins received a boost with the return of Brooks Lee from injury.

The Mets face injury concerns of their own. Outfielder Jose Siri is day-to-day with a shin contusion, while outfielder Jesse Winker is battling an illness. However, the return of Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil from rehab assignments is imminent. The Twins, meanwhile, are missing several key players due to injury, including Pablo López, Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart, and Michael Tonkin.

This series marks the first time the Mets and Twins have met at Target Field since 2023. The Twins will look to turn their fortunes around against a strong Mets team that’s aiming to maintain its early-season dominance.

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