Despite the New York Mets being shut out on Tuesday’s doubleheader, the team has an amazing collection of offensive players. Dominic Smith has emerged as a slugger with patience and an amazing ability to hit extrabases, Wilson Ramos could get going any moment (especially now that he will have more playing time following Tomas Nido’s placement on the IL) and so could Pete Alonso. Robinson Cano is having a great season, not to mention Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo. Jeff McNeil remains a well-rounded offensive weapon.
Yet, the woes on the starting pitching continue. Steven Matz was demoted to the bullpen last week but injuries and the tight calendar have forced Mets manager Luis Rojas to reconsider that plan.