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Brandon Sproat Debuts as Mets Double Down on Rookie Rotation in Playoff Race

The Mets are leaning on rookie starters to protect their wild-card position.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 13: Brandon Sproat #18 of the New York Mets pitches during the third inning of the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
New York Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cincinnati. This was Sproat's MLB debut. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Overview

  • Recalled right-hander Brandon Sproat started Sunday in Cincinnati and, through five innings of his Major League debut, had not allowed a hit with one earned run, four walks and five strikeouts.
  • Before the game, New York selected Sproat, reinstated reliever Reed Garrett from the injured list, optioned Wander Suero and Kevin Herget to Triple-A and designated Justin Garza for assignment.
  • The consecutive starts by Jonah Tong on Saturday, Sproat on Sunday and Nolan McLean on Monday represent the first time the Mets have started three straight pitchers who each entered with four or fewer MLB appearances.
  • Tong yielded three home runs—the only three hits he allowed—in a six-inning outing during Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the Reds.
  • Entering Sunday, the Mets held the National League’s final wild-card spot by four games over the Giants, with the Phillies up seven games in the NL East.