San Diego Padres at New York Mets – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 18, 2026)

San Diego is playing with urgency. Tied with Philadelphia for the final National League wild-card spot and with Arizona just one game back, the Padres cannot afford to let a game slip away — and yet that is exactly what happened in their most recent outing, a 2-1 loss in which their offense managed only seven singles. A team that had won 14 of its previous 18 games suddenly looked flat, and now the pressure to respond is immediate.

New York, meanwhile, has quietly built something worth watching. The Mets have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and carry a four-game winning streak into this matchup. Christian Scott, returning from Tommy John surgery, pitched into the seventh inning in his last start and carries a 3.51 ERA with 105 strikeouts. Luis Torrens (.236, 6 HR, 30 RBI) delivered a two-run homer in that same game. This is not a team coasting toward October — it is a team that has found a rhythm under interim manager Andy Green and is making opponents earn every run.

Fernando Tatis Jr. (69 runs, 134 hits, 28 stolen bases) gives San Diego a dynamic threat at the top of the order, while Manny Machado (23 HR, 70 RBI) provides the middle-of-the-order muscle. The Padres need both to wake up.

San Diego Padres at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: August 18, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, SportsNet NY, and MLB.TV – New York Mets
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Eight games separate San Diego from the division lead, and the margin for error in the wild-card race is essentially zero. The Padres are tied for the final NL wild-card spot with Philadelphia, and Arizona sits just one game behind. Every loss tightens the bracket. The Mets, at 17.5 games back, are playing without postseason stakes — but their 7-3 record over the last ten games means they are not a team San Diego can approach casually. A Padres offense that managed only seven singles in its last game needs to find its footing quickly.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-69
Home Record: 29-34
Away Record: 28-35
Division Record: 9-19
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .452

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 67-59
Home Record: 37-26
Away Record: 30-33
Division Record: 12-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .532

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (57-69, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Bo Bichette, 63 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 63 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 132 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 18 SB
ERA Leader: Daniel Duarte, 0.89 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 162 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 9 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 16 SV

San Diego Padres (67-59, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gage Workman, 0.333
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 70 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 69 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 134 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 28 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.88 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 124 K
Wins Leader: Adrian Morejon, 9 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 30 SV

What to Watch For

Ty France (.292, 17 HR, 51 RBI) has been one of San Diego’s steadier offensive presences, and Jackson Merrill (.244, 19 HR, 63 RBI, 24 stolen bases) gives the Padres a genuine two-way threat in the lineup. With Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury and Samad Taylor sidelined by an oblique issue, the Padres’ depth is being tested. That creates opportunity for players like Luis Rengifo (.320, 4 HR, 13 RBI) and Luis Campusano (.305, 5 HR, 23 RBI) to step into larger roles and deliver.

On the New York side, Francisco Alvarez (.246, 13 HR, 30 RBI) continues to develop as a legitimate offensive force behind the plate, and Francisco Lindor (.243, 12 HR, 32 RBI) anchors a lineup that has shown real life lately. Juan Soto is on the 10-day injured list with a calf injury, which removes one of the Mets’ most dangerous bats — but it also opens the door for players like A.J. Ewing (.249, 7 HR, 28 RBI, 16 stolen bases) to take on a bigger role.

Mason Miller has been dominant for San Diego, posting a 0.88 ERA with 30 saves. If the Padres can get to him with a lead, they have one of the most reliable closers in the game. For New York, Clay Holmes (2.39 ERA) and Huascar Brazoban (2.56 ERA) give Andy Green a capable late-inning combination to protect any advantage his offense can build.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to left calf strain.
Cionel Pérez – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed LHP Cionel Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain.
Devin Williams – Shoulder (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
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.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
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 Injury Report

Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list due to fractured right wrist.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Samad Taylor – Oblique (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique strain.
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 Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 18, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 19, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 21, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 22, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 23, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 25, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 26, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 27, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 28, 2026 vs Houston Astros
August 29, 2026 vs Houston Astros

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 18, 2026 at New York Mets
August 19, 2026 at New York Mets
August 21, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 22, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 23, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 24, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 25, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 26, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 28, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
August 29, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays

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