Mets rotation finally taking shape after telling decisions

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.— The remainder of the Mets starting rotation alignment behind Opening Day starter Clay Holmes is taking shape. Manager Carlos Mendoza — while not officially announcing a rotation — indicated Thursday that David Peterson and Kodai Senga will remain behind in Port St.

Lucie for an additional start apiece on the minor league side when the team breaks camp Monday. That would leave Peterson and Senga lined up to pitch Games 4 and 5 in Miami, following the season-opening series in Houston.That leaves Megill and Canning for the final two games against the Astros. Neither Megill nor Canning officially has been named to the rotation, but team officials have been leaning in that direction.

Megill’s inclusion in the rotation would place Paul Blackburn in the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever. “Those three guys that we are talking about have been throwing the ball really well,” said Mendoza, referring to Canning, Megill and Blackburn.“That is why this decision is not as easy as people think.

You can make a case for all of them.” Holmes, who has transitioned from reliever to starter this spring, is scheduled for his final start of the Grapefruit League season Friday against the Cardinals. A.J.Minter still has one test to pass if he’s to begin the season with the club: pitch twice in three days. The lefty reliever has just three appearances this spring after taking it slow in ramping up following hip surgery last year.

Mendoza’s plan is to pitch Minter on Saturday and potentially Monday before reaching a decision on that roster spot.  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.

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