Mets Facing Problem Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Mets are tied with the Chicago Cubs for the NL’s best record, but their recent stretch leaves plenty to be desired. They’ve lost four straight games and placed starting pitcher Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 15-day IL after he allowed six runs (three earned) over 3.2 innings in Saturday’s 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Advertisement
Megill, who is 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA over 14 starts this season, is 20th in baseball with 89 strikeouts. Meanwhile, ace hurler Kodai Senga (hamstring) is also on the 15-day IL.
New York will start right-hander Paul Blackburn against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and right-hander Clay Holmes on Thursday. However, manager Carlos Mendoza admitted that there is an issue beyond that, via SNY.
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
He said that the team has yet to decide a starter for Friday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“We’re still working through it,” he said. “Going back and forth with some of the names, get through today, and we’ll have a better idea tomorrow.”
Advertisement
He did clarify that he doesn’t want Friday to be a bullpen game.
The Mets are two games ahead of the Phillies atop the NL East, so their upcoming series could be for the division lead depending on what happens on Wednesday and Thursday. Philadelphia will finish its series with the Miami Marlins before the New York matchup.
Meanwhile, the Mets will host the Braves after that series before hitting the road again to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. After that, they’ll host the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees.
Related: Mets Announce Exciting Francisco Lindor News on Wednesday
Related: Carlos Mendoza Breaks Silence on Controversial Decision in Mets’ Loss to Braves
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.