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Mets Keep Pitching Roles Flexible as Stearns Leaves Starter-to-Bullpen Moves on the Table

Stearns signaled role changes to stabilize a shaky bullpen.

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Aug 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • With 12 games left, David Stearns said starters such as Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga could be used in relief to prioritize wins.
  • Holmes and Sean Manaea worked in a planned tandem against the Padres on Tuesday, and the club expects another piggyback turn.
  • Kodai Senga will make at least one more start at Triple-A Syracuse after a strong outing, with his role and postseason status under review.
  • Rookie Jonah Tong is slated to start Thursday versus San Diego after a rough outing against Texas, and the staff voiced confidence in a rebound.
  • The bullpen’s prolonged slide since mid-June, including Ryan Helsley’s 10.29 ERA in 17 appearances, has pushed the Mets to lean on prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat to steady the rotation.