The New York Mets had an opening in the starting rotation following Marcus Stroman’s decision to opt out of the season and Michael Wacha’s shoulder injury. Several options were considered to fill in not just tonight’s start, but also, permanently, or at least indefinitely. Among them were Franklyn Kilome, Ariel Jurado, Erasmo Ramirez and Walker Lockett.
However, New York Mets’ manager Luis Rojas chose to stretch out bullpen arm Robert Gsellman, who has some starting experience, and have him join the rotation alongside Jacob deGrom, Rick Porcello, Steven Matz and rookie David Peterson, at least until Wacha is ready to return from his ailment.