CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 25: Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field on September 25, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
As a lifelong New York Mets fan I know all too well how injuries go hand in hand with my beloved franchise. With the recent news of Carlos Carrasco’s elbow soreness, I, like many other fans, have been holding my collective breath and awaiting the possible worst-case scenario. However, unlike in previous years where the franchise would seem to be content with using a below-average option, the Mets front office has built enough pitching depth this offseason to withstand an injury within the starting rotation.