The Mets saw another rookie pitcher make his debut this week and like McLean and Tong before him, Sproat had a strong debut. Kodai Senga has been booted from the rotation in favor of the youth movement and the Mets are hoping a short stint in the minor leagues will sort him out. In the meantime, the Mets’ young trio of starters is giving the Mets length, but not always wins—partially due to a lack of run support. The bullpen is not all sunshine and rainbows, but this week had more good than bad. Ryan Helsley’s unprecedented struggles continue, but the bullpen got a shot in the arm this week with the return of Reed Garrett from the injured list.
We’ll start with Brandon Sproat’s much-anticipated debut on Sunday, which went very well, despite him taking a loss for being on the opposite side