Entering the 2018 season, the New York Mets knew they had to improve on the disastrous results they had in 2017. The Mets pitching staff, which was supposed to anchor their team, was destroyed by injuries, which led to a heavy taxation on their bullpen.
In 2017, the Mets finished second to last in the National League in overall ERA (5.01), starters ERA (5.14), and last in bullpen ERA (4.82).
Under Mickey Callaway this season, the Mets pitching staff has had a rebirth through the first six games. The Amazins’ lead the NL in team ERA (2.