NEW YORK — For a while now, the Mets have lived in the seemingly impervious bubble of a team all but guaranteed to make the playoffs. Sure, Atlanta isn’t going away any time soon – but September, with its cushy schedule and the expected return of a few key injured players, had all the makings of a postseason tune-up.
Kick the tires. Change the oil. Get ready for October.
Wait. Is that a check-engine light?
