For much of the first half, the Mets have been carried by their starting rotation. Through much of the team’s first 97 games, their rotation led MLB in ERA, before finally slipping to second place recently, falling behind the division rival Phillies. Injuries have stalled their momentum a bit, and their depth has been tested following injuries to Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning, but with Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea back in the rotation as of last week, things should be stabilizing a bit as the team begins the stretch run.
The Mets also face an intriguing question: What the hell should they do with Clay Holmes?