I agree with feeling more confident about the 4 that you mentioned and a bit less so on the other two. Where I think we have tremendous improvement is both at the top with Peralta and a full year of McLean, and also with the depth. In addition to the guys you mentioned we also have Myers who could be a big piece in either the rotation or the pen.
Fingers crossed for good health, and if we get that, this rotation could be one of the top in the league.
Semien’s BABIP is almost shocking. I still have a good feeling on him — yet who did he hit this spring? I did not check.
Bichette's low BB rate? Inverse of his two strike tenacity to foul off pitches? He just might to foul off anything but his hot zone preference?
Senga's velocity increase is just great to hear about — any other pitch with the same arm angle?
McLean should carry forward what he picked up in Miami right away. Slightly more movement when he needs to throw a strike, a different fastball? A seventh pitch? That infield was so supportive when he left the game. Now they have to face him.
Getting used to Peralta’s follow-through. Peterson might not be bearing down this spring — I’d still bet he’s at least back near his first-half 2025 level. As for the 2026 Manaea, I just hope he stays in the rotation.
Bullpen - Who has a plus sixty rated fastball?
On the other top thirty prospects, I’m focused on arms with tight upper-80s sliders.
I like the semi -6 man rotation and the Mets have the depth to pull it off. Peralta and McLean at the top of rotation is the difference between 2025 and 2026. The SP6 should get 12 to 14 it starts a year and when he is not starting he will be a multi-inning relief pitcher. The reduced workload of every regular season starter should pay dividends for the playoffs.Stearns made a good move when he obtained Myers.
I'm looking at Peterson's numbers next to McLean's trying to look for reasons to believe that McLean is better equipped to endure the length of the season at age 24 than Peterson was at age 29. Perhaps because McLean pitched deeply into last year after 113.2 IP in the minors.
I think it is time to package Vientos off this team. He adds nothing but potential of him repeating his rookie season. You really can't play him in the field and with his lack of hitting, how do you commit a DH spot to him? I would rather keep Mauricio, but had to laugh at some analysis I read this morning that said he should be kept for his speed. Mauricio seems to have no speed but can play three infield spots if needed. It's roster crunch time. Can anyone really make a case for keeping Vientos?
I think the best case for keeping Vientos is to give Mauricio more time in AAA. If we're more confident in Mauricio's future then why bring him up to play two days per week when that bench role can be given to Vientos? I'd rather build Mauricio up properly than waste him on the bench.
Disagree. First off, you say "package Vientos" as if he will actually bring something relevant back to the club. Right now, he would not. In a classic "risk/reward" analysis, there is simply more upside to keeping him and hope he gets it turned around. If he oesn't, the loss of cutting/tradin him, then rather than now is absolutely minimal, if any.
You say, "roster crunch". But there is not one right now. Mauricio is a flawed player as well, and one whose play might very well demand that he be optioned. Then who do you replace him with? Mauricio has an option remaining. That option is a tool for the team's use. What is gained by depleting the depth now, rather than in late April (if Vientos' keeps sputtering and Mo earns his way up?)
Contrary to what most fans think, opening day is not a be all, end all deadline. Tinkering with one, two, or three roster spots and roles is actually par for the course in the major leagues. So sayeth Ron Darling. Most teams, according to Darling, figure it out by the 1st or 2nd week of May. The good teams might resolve it by the 3rd week of April. It is simply part of the process, and the M.O. for most front offices.
The time to cut Vientos is when there is an absolute need for his roster space. Right now, that is not the case. Which player who may get left off to make room for Vientos is an absolute must have? because I don't see one.
Just pointing out something open Carson Benge. And let me clarify: I am not in any way denigrating him or his future. I'm just saying he doesn't walk on water, and not all of the signs point to him being MLB-ready:
14-for-37... great. Only 2 XBHs and zero HRs? Not great. An ISO below .100. More not great.
Yes, its a small sample size. But that cuts both ways - the good stats are just as invalid as the bad ones. We can't take any of them for face value. But if stats are what you're using, right now, Benge is a singles hitter. Not what you want from a corner OF. The percentage of players who succeed after just 24 games in AAA is miniscule. And its not like he got to AAA after a half, or even a third of a successful AA season. No. He'd had just 30 games at that level.
I saw that Manaea went to the pen. On roster resource, I saw Richard Lovelady again. Geeez, this guy is like mold or a virus, juat cant get rid of him. I mean, we cant find one more better pitcher than this?
I'm feeling good about four Mets starters: Peralta, Senga, McLean and Holmes.
I'm nervous about Manaea and Peterson. If one of these guys does well, we've got a very good rotation.
Backing them up: Guys who are close, but are working on things: Tong, Scott, Wenninger and Santucci.
We should be OK. Now stay healthy, overall!
I agree with feeling more confident about the 4 that you mentioned and a bit less so on the other two. Where I think we have tremendous improvement is both at the top with Peralta and a full year of McLean, and also with the depth. In addition to the guys you mentioned we also have Myers who could be a big piece in either the rotation or the pen.
Fingers crossed for good health, and if we get that, this rotation could be one of the top in the league.
I forgot about Myers. He looks good to me—and if Peralta signs a contract with us, the trade should prove to be a good one.
Interesting (to me) tidbit
In 2022, 2033 and 2025, Bo Bichette clocked more 2Bs than BBs
Low BB totals explain why his lifetime OBP is only .337 despite BA of .294
More interesting stuff
Semien's BAbip in last 2 seasons:
.250 and .251
Next two lowest in a full season
.263 and .268
Lifetime .280
This appears noteworthy, if not significant, as he has 1252 PA in 2024 and 2025
Semien’s BABIP is almost shocking. I still have a good feeling on him — yet who did he hit this spring? I did not check.
Bichette's low BB rate? Inverse of his two strike tenacity to foul off pitches? He just might to foul off anything but his hot zone preference?
Senga's velocity increase is just great to hear about — any other pitch with the same arm angle?
McLean should carry forward what he picked up in Miami right away. Slightly more movement when he needs to throw a strike, a different fastball? A seventh pitch? That infield was so supportive when he left the game. Now they have to face him.
Getting used to Peralta’s follow-through. Peterson might not be bearing down this spring — I’d still bet he’s at least back near his first-half 2025 level. As for the 2026 Manaea, I just hope he stays in the rotation.
Bullpen - Who has a plus sixty rated fastball?
On the other top thirty prospects, I’m focused on arms with tight upper-80s sliders.
Semien I definitely not a sure thing but it is ST and it don’t count. Robert another guy to worry about at a high salary.
I like the semi -6 man rotation and the Mets have the depth to pull it off. Peralta and McLean at the top of rotation is the difference between 2025 and 2026. The SP6 should get 12 to 14 it starts a year and when he is not starting he will be a multi-inning relief pitcher. The reduced workload of every regular season starter should pay dividends for the playoffs.Stearns made a good move when he obtained Myers.
I'm looking at Peterson's numbers next to McLean's trying to look for reasons to believe that McLean is better equipped to endure the length of the season at age 24 than Peterson was at age 29. Perhaps because McLean pitched deeply into last year after 113.2 IP in the minors.
I think it is time to package Vientos off this team. He adds nothing but potential of him repeating his rookie season. You really can't play him in the field and with his lack of hitting, how do you commit a DH spot to him? I would rather keep Mauricio, but had to laugh at some analysis I read this morning that said he should be kept for his speed. Mauricio seems to have no speed but can play three infield spots if needed. It's roster crunch time. Can anyone really make a case for keeping Vientos?
I think the best case for keeping Vientos is to give Mauricio more time in AAA. If we're more confident in Mauricio's future then why bring him up to play two days per week when that bench role can be given to Vientos? I'd rather build Mauricio up properly than waste him on the bench.
Disagree. First off, you say "package Vientos" as if he will actually bring something relevant back to the club. Right now, he would not. In a classic "risk/reward" analysis, there is simply more upside to keeping him and hope he gets it turned around. If he oesn't, the loss of cutting/tradin him, then rather than now is absolutely minimal, if any.
You say, "roster crunch". But there is not one right now. Mauricio is a flawed player as well, and one whose play might very well demand that he be optioned. Then who do you replace him with? Mauricio has an option remaining. That option is a tool for the team's use. What is gained by depleting the depth now, rather than in late April (if Vientos' keeps sputtering and Mo earns his way up?)
Contrary to what most fans think, opening day is not a be all, end all deadline. Tinkering with one, two, or three roster spots and roles is actually par for the course in the major leagues. So sayeth Ron Darling. Most teams, according to Darling, figure it out by the 1st or 2nd week of May. The good teams might resolve it by the 3rd week of April. It is simply part of the process, and the M.O. for most front offices.
The time to cut Vientos is when there is an absolute need for his roster space. Right now, that is not the case. Which player who may get left off to make room for Vientos is an absolute must have? because I don't see one.
Just pointing out something open Carson Benge. And let me clarify: I am not in any way denigrating him or his future. I'm just saying he doesn't walk on water, and not all of the signs point to him being MLB-ready:
14-for-37... great. Only 2 XBHs and zero HRs? Not great. An ISO below .100. More not great.
Yes, its a small sample size. But that cuts both ways - the good stats are just as invalid as the bad ones. We can't take any of them for face value. But if stats are what you're using, right now, Benge is a singles hitter. Not what you want from a corner OF. The percentage of players who succeed after just 24 games in AAA is miniscule. And its not like he got to AAA after a half, or even a third of a successful AA season. No. He'd had just 30 games at that level.
I saw that Manaea went to the pen. On roster resource, I saw Richard Lovelady again. Geeez, this guy is like mold or a virus, juat cant get rid of him. I mean, we cant find one more better pitcher than this?