New York Mets: Mid-inning fireman desperately needed

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Putting out fires in the middle of innings could be an issue for the New York Mets, one that has already cost two aces wins in 2018.

A couple of weeks ago, the sartorial splendor that was the New York Mets‘ blazing 12-2 start was quickly dressed down in the matter of a mere inning. They have been a .500 team ever since.

Jacob deGrom was cruising, and, up 6-1, the Mets seemed well on their way to taking a fourth straight game from the Washington Nationals.

Working into the eighth inning, deGrom had thrown 103 pitches and given up two well struck, but harmless singles. With a left-hander on deck, Mets manager Mickey Callaway made the judgment that deGrom had…