Mets Finalize 2025 Starting Rotation Amid Key Injuries
Clay Holmes will lead a revamped rotation featuring Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, David Peterson, and Kodai Senga as injuries sideline Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas.
- Clay Holmes, a former reliever, has been named the Mets' Opening Day starter, marking his first start since 2018.
- Tylor Megill secured the second spot in the rotation after refining his pitching arsenal and delivering a strong spring performance.
- Griffin Canning and David Peterson round out the middle of the rotation, with Kodai Senga set to start the fifth game on a limited pitch count as he returns from injuries.
- Paul Blackburn, initially considered for the rotation, will begin the season in the bullpen but is likely to serve as a sixth starter during a stretch of consecutive games in April.
- Sean Manaea has resumed throwing but remains in early recovery, while Frankie Montas is shut down until at least mid-May due to injuries.