With just eight games left to play in the regular season https://www.nymteamstore.com/Brett_Baty_Jersey, the playoff bound Mets received a much-needed off-day on Monday after a six-game roadtrip in Milwaukee and Oakland.So without further ado, let jump into answering some fan questions for this week mailbag.First up, we have the question that was asked the most, which is regarding the elephant in the room: The struggles ofDarin Ruf.Playoffs Mets Rebo, @SportsRebo: Does Darin Ruf make the playoff roster? Especially for a team with World Series aspirations, feels like they cant be giving away at-bats to him.The Ruf trade hasnt worked out from the get go for the Mets. Ruf, who has served in a DH platoon with Daniel Vogelbach, playing against left-handed pitching, has gone just 10-for-66 at the dish since becoming a Met.That said, as much as Ruf has struggled, It hard to envision New York going with inexperienced rookie Mark Vientos, who has 25 career at-bats, over Ruf .891 OPS against lefties in his career in the postseason.Right now, it appears that Ruf will be included on the Mets playoff roster. However, if Brett Baty , who is progressing nicely in his rehab Max Scherzer Jersey, can make it back some time in the postseason, Ruf spot could be in jeopardy. In this scenario, Eduardo Escobar could possibly DH against left-handed pitching, while Baty would play third base. But this is a bit of a long shot, given Baty is coming off thumb surgery.Sean Flanagan, @flakyflanagan:What do you think is the most likely scenario for the weekend series with the Braves as the hurricane approaches? Neutral site? Move to NY? Whatever games cant get in are just cancelled?Hurricane Ian is expected to bring rain to the Atlanta, Georgia area over the weekend, in which the Mets are scheduled to play the Braves for a three-game set.With the MLB regular season set to conclude on Wednesday October 5, before the Wild Card round begins on October 7, there really isnt room for the Mets and Braves to makeup any games.