Despite predictions of a weak pitching rotation, the Mets under David Stearns have managed to assemble a respectable group. However, spring injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas threaten the depth of the rotation, creating concerns about its overall stability. While the team boasts an impressive lineup, the injuries could hinder their performance early in the season. Both pitchers are on recovery paths, with cautious expectations for their return, leaving the rotation in a precarious state as the season approaches.
Not sure if it was confident, cool-headed baseball president David Stearns, excellent pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, the vaunted pitching lab or what, but the Mets pulled together a better-than-presentable rotation last year despite dire predictions.
Once again, they act confidently, speak positively and perhaps see something we don't. But the Mets rotation, with two spring injuries diminishing a solid-but-unimposing group, from here looks incomplete at best, worrisome at worst.
Sean Manaea can be back by mid-April, though they'll be cautious with his oblique strain following his impressive, extended 2024. But the goal for late May or early June for Frankie Montas, who has a troublesome, high-grade lat strain, may be slightly hopeful.
With arguably the game's best lineup, the Mets know they don't need a rotation of aces. Still, this is a rough beginning.
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