Dillon Gee was surprised to be starting Sunday, thinking the Mets’ scrapping of their short-lived six-man rotation had relegated him to a relief-only role.
After Sunday’s spot start, Gee couldn’t be surprised if he’s soon banished to the bullpen for good.
The right-hander was rocked early and often during the Mets’ 10-8 win over the Braves at Citi Field, tying a career-worst outing by allowing eight runs and 11 hits in 3²/u2083 innings.
Pitching the second shortest start of his career, Gee (0-3) left the game to a resounding chorus of boos, as the Mets trailed 7-3, only sidestepping a loss after the unlikely comeback.