The start of the 2020 MLB season has been nightmarish for New York Mets‘ starters. The issues started long before the first game: Noah Syndergaard went down with Tommy John surgery in March.
Marcus Stroman nursed a left calf strain and then decided not to play because of COVID-19. Michael Wacha went down with right shoulder inflammation, then Jacob deGrom had some neck tightness and had to miss a start.
Now David Peterson, the rookie who has pitched very well for the New York Mets, is going to the injured list as well.
Only Steven Matz and Rick Porcello haven’t suffered any ailments, but they haven’t been particularly effective.