The Mets are 8-2 in games started by Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.
However, they are 7-5 in games started by Steven Matz, Zack Wheeler and Matt Harvey. Harvey, who was 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA as a starter, has since been sent to the bullpen.
And while Mickey Callaway wouldn't commit after Wednesday night's game to Matz making his next start, Callaway said on Thursday that he had a good talk with Matz -- so his spot in the rotation seems safe for now.
Harvey will be replaced in the rotation by Jason Vargas, who was signed to a two-year deal this past winter with the sole purpose of being the team's reliable third starter.