New York Mets at San Diego Padres – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 06, 2026)

The Mets arrive in San Diego carrying genuine momentum — two straight wins and a 6-4 mark over their last ten games — while the Padres are in the middle of a six-game losing streak that has turned what looked like a comfortable wild card position into something far more precarious. These are two teams pointed in opposite directions, and that tension makes for compelling baseball.

For New York, Christian Scott has been one of the more quietly impressive arms in the National League, posting a 2.50 ERA with 41 strikeouts. Juan Soto’s 13 home runs give the Mets a constant threat in the middle of the order, and Bo Bichette has been a reliable run producer with 32 RBI and 58 hits on the season.

San Diego counters with Michael King, who has struck out 69 batters and carries a 3.18 ERA into this start. Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the offense with 62 hits and 14 stolen bases, while Manny Machado has driven in 32 runs with 11 home runs. The Padres need someone to stop the bleeding — and a home crowd at Petco Park gives them the setting to do it.

New York Mets at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: June 06, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, SportsNet NY, and MLB.TV – New York Mets
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Padres sit 8 games back in the division at 32-30, but the more urgent concern is the wild card picture, where their six-game skid has allowed teams to close ground. The Mets, 14.5 back in the division at 28-35, are fighting to stay relevant in that same wild card conversation. A New York sweep would pull the Mets meaningfully closer to San Diego in the standings, while a Padres turnaround here would help stabilize a rotation and bullpen that have been tested hard during this losing run.

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 32-30
Home Record: 16-17
Away Record: 16-13
Division Record: 6-7
Streak: 6 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .516

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 28-35
Home Record: 15-15
Away Record: 13-20
Division Record: 4-8
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .444

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (32-30, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Campusano, 0.288
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 32 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 11 HR
Runs Leader: Manny Machado, 29 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 62 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 14 SB
ERA Leader: Yuki Matsui, 0.53 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 69 K
Wins Leader: Randy Vásquez, 5 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 17 SV

New York Mets (28-35, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jared Young, 0.313
RBI Leader: Bo Bichette, 32 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 13 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 31 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 58 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Austin Warren, 1.33 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 77 K
Wins Leader: Clay Holmes, 4 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 8 SV

What to Watch For

Scott and King represent a legitimate pitching matchup worth watching on its own terms. Scott’s 2.50 ERA — improved from the 2.97 figure cited earlier in the week — reflects a young arm that has been consistently difficult to square up. King, at 3.18 ERA with 69 strikeouts, has been one of San Diego’s most dependable starters all season. How each handles the opposing lineup’s pressure spots will likely determine the game’s shape early.

On offense, Manny Machado remains the Padres’ most dangerous run producer, with 11 home runs and 32 RBI. Gavin Sheets has added 10 home runs and 25 RBI as a complementary threat. For the Mets, Mark Vientos brings 7 home runs and 26 RBI, and Marcus Semien has been steady with 6 home runs, 23 RBI, and 49 hits.

The Mets are navigating a significant injury list — Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Tyrone Taylor are all sidelined — which opens the door for players like A.J. Ewing, who has contributed 7 stolen bases and a .253 average, to take on larger roles. Jared Young, hitting .313, is another name to watch as New York looks to keep its recent form going against a Padres team desperate to reverse course.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Jeremiah Estrada – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
Luis Campusano – Toe (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed C Luis Campusano on the 10-day injured list with a left toe fracture.
Germán Márquez – Forearm (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Germán Márquez on the 15-day injured list.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list.
Jake Cronenworth – Concussion (D7) – The San Diego Padres placed INF Jake Cronenworth on the 7-day injured list due to concussion symptoms.
Matt Waldron – Arm (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list with a right brachialis muscle injury.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.

New York Mets Injury Report

Kodai Senga – Spinal Lumbar (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Kodai Senga on the 15-day injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation.
Jorge Polanco – Wrist (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list due to a right wrist contusion.
Luis Robert Jr. – Back (D60) – The New York Mets transferred OF Luis Robert from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation.
Ronny Mauricio – Thumb (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Ronny Mauricio on the 10-day injured list.
Francisco Alvarez – Knee (D10) – The New York Mets placed C Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear.
Tyrone Taylor – Hip (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain.
Dedniel Núñez – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Francisco Lindor – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
Clay Holmes – Fibula (D60) – The New York Mets transferred RHP Clay Holmes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to his right fibula fracture.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 06, 2026 vs New York Mets
June 07, 2026 vs New York Mets
June 08, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
June 09, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
June 10, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
June 12, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
June 13, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
June 14, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
June 15, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
June 16, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 06, 2026 at San Diego Padres
June 07, 2026 at San Diego Padres
June 09, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 10, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 11, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
June 12, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
June 13, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
June 14, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
June 15, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
June 16, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds

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