A prevailing storyline going into this season, pre-COVID, was how the Mets pitching rotation was going to shake out. Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, and Marcus Stroman were going to be the top 3, with Rick Porcello almost certainly going to be the number 4 starter. This left two pitchers for one spot—Michael Wacha and Steven Matz. The smart money was on Steven Matz, as he had been with the team longer and had a better track record of success as a starter (as well as being the only left-handed starting pitcher they had).
Steven Matz Could Be Make or Break for the Mets in 2020
