During the offseason, we can say that the New York Mets did a good job of making up for the loss of Jacob deGrom in the starting rotation.
However, all is not well in Queens at this level. Indeed, in addition to seeing Justin Verlander start the current campaign on the injured list, we can add that Max Scherzer is not quite at the top of his preparation, as evidenced by his exit yesterday and the confirmation from a Mets scout.
Usually you see these top guys really being in control on their final starts from camp. But Max looked out of phase because he was playing with how to use the dial, and Verlander had no control over his fastball and breaking ball.
This brings its share of questions and concerns in the Big Apple, since if the Mets want to aspire to major honors, everything will go through their two best gunners. And right now, both are betraying their age.
It’s a bit of Groundhog Day for New York fans, who always see their team find a way to fall apart, one way or another, even if not yet. the case.
Granted, we’re only on day one of the 20233 season, but in a tough division like the National League East, a poor start to the campaign due to injuries and players who don’t look ready can quickly turn into a nightmare.
I dare to hope it was a calculated risk by the Mets general staff…
