The Mets entered spring training with what looked like enviable pitching depth. Now as we approach Opening Day, it’s already getting tested in both the rotation and bullpen. Jose Quintana will be sidelined for the next few months. So, a competition for that final spot has bloomed between David Peterson and Tylor Megill.
Both of those hurlers pitched on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. After seeing what happened, the southpaw may have emerged with more of an inside track to securing the job.
Peterson started this Grapefruit League contest, and his impressive spring continued.