Matt Harvey used to be a golden god for the Mets. In 2012, he was a rookie sensation. In 2013, he was a full-blown ace. Even after his Tommy John surgery, he came back strong in 2015, striking out nearly a batter per inning and posting a 140 ERA+. He was the future of the Mets. He was their present. He was Batman played by Joe Namath, and the city loved him.
Matt Harvey is currently a mess. Since the start of 2016, he’s pitched 212 innings with a 5.93 ERA. His strikeout rate has dropped.