The leap Tylor Megill must make to stick in Mets rotation

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets from spring training WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— In 2022, a Jacob deGrom injury helped Tylor Megill make the Mets rotation at the start of the season.

The next year, Justin Verlander went down to open a spot on Opening Day.And a year ago, Megill won a competition for a spot out of spring training.But each year, the right-hander has been unable to stay in the rotation over the course of the season.For that to change, Megill said he needs to take one significant step.“Consistency,” Megill said.

“That’s always been my downfall, I’d say.Being able to string together good starts.

I have stints of good starts and then ruts of three or four bad starts.”Because of injuries to free agent signings Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas this spring, Megill is lined up to open the year in the rotation once again, and he tossed four shutout innings in the Mets’ 7-4 exhibition loss to the Astros against a solid Houston lineup on Tuesday at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches.He also struck out five — including Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez in the bottom of the first.Megill said his goal is to “not try to be too perfect.Coming into this year, I want to go deep into games.

I’ve got to be more efficient.” Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Please provide a valid email address.By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! With Kodai Senga, David Peterson and Clay Holmes seemingly locking down the first three spots, Megill, Paul Blackburn and Griffin Canning all have a shot to enter the regular season in the rotation.Carlos Mendoza has liked what he’s seen from Megill’s first two starts, and he believes the pitcher’s time in the majors will pay off this year.“...