The New York Mets’ pitching plans during the offseason revolved around right-hander Carlos Carrasco. They didn’t sign Trevor Bauer, Jake Odorizzi, James Paxton, Charlie Morton or Corey Kluber in part because they were already acquiring a proven star hurler with years of experience at the highest level in MLB.
They did add Joey Lucchesi via trade and signed Jordan Yamamoto and Taijuan Walker, but as far as pitching goes, Carrasco was the Mets’ biggest addition. That is why any developments that have to do with the health of his elbow will fire the alarms in Queens.