ATLANTA — Matt Harvey may still believe he is starting-rotation material, but his manager holds the only vote that counts, with input from the Mets’ staff and front office.
And for now Mickey Callaway is still trying to find an answer.
On Friday, a day after Harvey was smacked for six runs in a loss to the Braves, the manager indicated it may take through the weekend before Harvey’s status is resolved. With Jason Vargas potentially returning from the disabled list next week, the Mets would have six starters for five spots, and the beleaguered Harvey has been the most ineffective of the bunch, pitching to a 6.