Remember the old playground game of “love, marry, leave”? The New York Mets rotation is starting to feel a lot like that impossible choice. Some arms make you swoon, full of promise and consistency. Others make you wince, leaving fans questioning every pitch. And then there’s the one hanging on to a final start to prove his role in the rotation still belongs to him. With recent struggles shaking up the staff, figuring out who you can trust, who’s testing patience, and who gets one more shot has never felt more urgent.
One more chance: Sean Manaea
Sean Manaea’s season has felt more like a slow reboot than a smooth ride.