ATLANTA — Sunday’s rainout was good news for a Mets bullpen that has received plenty of recent work, but the price will be paid later.
The postponement means the Mets and Braves will play a split doubleheader at SunTrust Park on Memorial Day, during a stretch in which manager Mickey Callaway’s crew will go 17 days without a break.
The Mets rotation will now set up with Zack Wheeler, Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard facing the Cardinals beginning Tuesday, before Jacob deGrom pitches the opener of a weekend series in San Diego.
Jason Vargas would make his season debut Saturday in San Diego.