The New York Mets won’t have to make a decision about who their fifth starter will be anytime soon. Even on Opening Day, some early off-days will allow them to start the season with a four-man rotation of Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman, and Rick Porcello.
This is, of course, assuming it’s Steven Matz and Michael Wacha battling for that final spot. Anything can happen between now and then with something as simple as a twinge in an elbow putting a spin on the plans.