The way pitchers approach things on the mound across Major League Baseball will be much different in 2023 than ever before. Some Mets hurlers, like Max Scherzer, have adjusted well and are excited about it. Others, like Jose Quintana and Carlos Carrasco, probably need more time to adjust.
Either way, it looks like New York has compiled enviable depth within its starting rotation. And while some on the Twitter machine may think those on the outside looking in deserve a chance to start regularly, manager Buck Showalter will need every single one of them.
What the Mets’ projected Opening Day rotation looks like
When this past offseason got underway, the only veteran starter guaranteed to be back in 2023 was Scherzer.