May 8, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (47) reacts after striking out Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (53) int the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Through 15.2 innings with the New York Mets, pitcher Joey Lucchesi is 1-3 with a 9.19 ERA. He has been used as a starter and reliever with several of those appearances in relief coming after an opener was used in the game he pitched.
I don’t fault Lucchesi for being mishandled by the Mets.