The New York Mets have been leaning on their starting pitchers for longer outings, particularly highlighted during their recent series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a depleted bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza had to utilize what little he had left, leading to extra-inning matches. Max Kranick was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse for a fresh arm, but the Mets still struggled to maintain a consistent pitching strategy.

Starters have averaged about 5 2/3 innings per game, which, while decent, has not been enough given the demands on the bullpen. Tylor Megill's six innings against the Dodgers were commendable, providing some much-needed relief. Mendoza's strategy often involves pulling pitchers early when hard contact is perceived, contributing to a taxing workload on the relief corps.