originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Mets are in one of the most enviable positions in MLB, as they're a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the NL. However, their pitching health leaves plenty to be desired amid their five-game losing streak.
Ace hurler Kodai Senga (hamstring) and fellow starter Tylor Megill (elbow) are both on the 15-day IL. The Mets relied on right-hander Paul Blackburn against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, who had made just three appearances this season before that contest. The 31-year-old coughed up four runs (three earned) in 3.