Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea are expected to return soon, which will enhance the New York Mets' rotation stability following numerous injuries. The Mets' rotation appears less competitive than other contenders in the National League. There is speculation about a potential trade for Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen, who has had a challenging season but has shown signs of improvement in recent performances. Gallen's inconsistent home run rate and low strand rate could stabilize, potentially increasing his effectiveness if acquired by the Mets.
The Mets started 45-24 on the strength of their starting pitching. With a 2.79 ERA that was nearly a quarter-run better than the second-best rotation, they cut the figure of a juggernaut.
Gallen has looked more like his old self in recent starts, and if his home run rate stabilizes alongside a perilously low strand rate normalizing, he can shake off the 5.15 ERA.
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