The Mets are creating a plan that would allow them to use their young pitchers through the end of the season and, if they get there, into the postseason. The plan hinges on the return of Steven Matz as rosters expand on September 1.
That would allow the Mets to go back to a six-man-rotation, which would give all of the team's starters a bit more rest. On top of that, Logan Verrett, who is joining the team today to replace Bobby Parnell in the bullpen, could make a couple of spot starts down the stretch.