"The New York Mets' starting rotation is nearly unrecognizable from what it was on Opening Day. Part of it is a testament to the organizational depth that is brewing in the farm system. The more obvious part is that the arms brought in by David Stearns have fallen significantly short this season, whether it was performance-based or not. Griffin Canning ruptured his Achilles,"
"Paul Blackburn was DFA'd, and Frankie Montas' season is done due to injury, but not before he was demoted to the bullpen after sporting an ERA over six. Kodai Senga is in Triple-A after considerable struggles across July and into August. Clay Holmes has slowed significantly amidst a career-high workload that has seen him pitch more than double his previous record an obvious development considering this is his first year as a starter. Even David Peterson, an All-Star, has been wildly inconsistent down the stretch."
The Mets' starting rotation is nearly unrecognizable from Opening Day. Injuries and underperformance among veteran acquisitions reshaped the staff, including Griffin Canning's ruptured Achilles, Paul Blackburn being designated for assignment, and Frankie Montas ending his season after a demotion following an ERA over six. Kodai Senga was sent to Triple-A after struggles in July and August. Clay Holmes has slowed amid a career-high workload while David Peterson has been inconsistent. Top prospects Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Brandon Sproat have stepped up, creating a six-man group vying for a reduced postseason rotation.
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