The first month of the Mets’ season did not go according to plan, at least when it comes to their pitching rotation. For the last week-plus, the Mets were missing four-fifths of their projected starting rotation due to a combination of injuries and the 10-game suspension handed to Max Scherzer. But, after the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Tigers which will be...
For the third consecutive game in Milwaukee, the Mets did not get a quality start from their starting pitcher. On Monday, it was Carlos Carrasco who struggled. On Tuesday, Max Scherzer unraveled in the sixth inning. On Wednesday, David Peterson was uneven, and, although he left the game with the lead, his outing left much to be desired. The Mets confirmed on Wednesday that Justin Verlander...
The Mets fortified their rotation on Wednesday when they signed veteran left-hander José Quintana to a two-year contract. Quintana joins Justin Verlander as new members of the Mets rotation, replacing the departed Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker, who signed with the Rangers and Phillies, respectively. It seems likely the Mets are not finished acquiring starters this offseason, but it’s a...
Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer gave fans quite the treat on Sunday at Clover Park. DeGrom got the start and threw the first three innings before handing the ball over to Max Scherzer, who threw the last six innings of the game to close out what was dubbed Cy-Young Sunday. DeGrom (1-0) pitched three innings, giving up just one (earned) run on four hits. He struck out five on 52 pitches (38...
After trading for Oakland’s Chris Bassitt on Saturday night, the Mets have one of the more formidable rotations in baseball. The righty-heavy group of pitchers is full of workhorses who can carry the team through the regular season with some viable backups in case injuries surface. The Mets’ rotation can be broken down into three sets. Let’s talk about them. The Best Pitchers...
