On April 17, 2026, the New York Mets' minor league affiliates struggled in their respective games. The Triple-A Syracuse Mets' match was postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled for April 18. The Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies suffered a 0-5 loss to the Akron RubberDucks, with A.J. Ewing showing promise despite the defeat, recording a double and a stolen base. The High-A Brooklyn Cyclones lost a close game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, finishing 6-7 after a late rally. Colin Houck starred for Brooklyn, hitting three times, including two doubles. Lastly, the Single-A St. Lucie Mets fell to the Daytona Tortugas 6-8, with Nate Lavender's poor outing contributing to the loss despite strong performances from other players. Overall, the Mets' minor league teams faced a challenging day on the field.