New York Mets looking rebound after a disappointing 2023 season, Mets elite key players showcasing their prowess when presented chance to shine.

As Spring Training progresses for the New York Mets, we’re gaining a comprehensive preview of the team’s lineup for Opening Day. Following a disappointing 2023 season and with injuries already surfacing for the Mets, they’re counting on lesser-known players to seize their chances and make an impact.

In these exhibition matches, certain players have stepped up, demonstrating their potential to influence the team when the Mets kick off their season against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 28. Three Mets, in particular, have stood out this spring, showcasing their readiness to contribute to the team’s success.

1. Tylor Megill

Heading into Spring Training, concerns were already looming over the New York Mets’ starting pitching rotation. The situation worsened with the news of Kodai Senga, the ace of the rotation, starting the season on the injured list due to a shoulder injury that might keep him sidelined through April. However, Tylor Megill, who has struggled with consistency throughout his career, is showing promising signs this spring.

In the two games he has pitched, Megill has delivered five innings without issuing any walks, recorded seven strikeouts, and conceded just one earned run. This is particularly encouraging for Megill, especially considering his standout performance against the Philadelphia Phillies in his last start of the previous regular season. On September 30, Megill pitched a career-best 7.1 innings, allowing only one earned run on four hits, walking two, and striking out seven. It appears that Megill is building upon that strong finish from the previous season.

Given Megill’s 58 walks and an ERA above four in the previous season, his current form holds significant importance for the Mets, especially given the injuries plaguing their pitching staff. Megill is also likely to be the Mets’ Opening Day starter, and if he maintains this level of performance, the uncertainties surrounding the Mets’ rotation, exacerbated by the departure of key starters, may not be as daunting as initially feared.