After an initial hectic pace, the Mets’ overworked bullpen has received a relatively light workload lately.
Even so, Jerry Blevins, Hansel Robles, Addison Reed and Fernando Salas each is on pace to appear in at least 80 games, an alarming number for a team that has just begun receiving increased length from its starting pitchers.
“You’ve got to score some runs and then you don’t put pressure on either group,” general manager Sandy Alderson said. “But our starting pitchers at this point of the season, in most cases, can go 105, 110 pitches, but we certainly can’t overuse the bullpen to the point where they are getting worn out early in the season.