CINCINNATI — Now that the Mets have seen all three of their rookie starters pitch in Major League games, it’s become clear that the team needs to move forward the rest of the month with the trio in the rotation. Currently, the rotation is decided series-by-series, which is unlikely to change this month as the Mets try to hold on to their playoff spot in the National League and jostle for positioning.

But right-hander Tylor Megill is nearly ready to return, Kodai Senga is expected to pitch again before the postseason and the three veterans in the rotation, left-handers Sean Manaea and David Peterson , and right-hander Clay Holmes , all have some competition now with the success of rookie righties Nolan McLean , Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat .

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