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Mets Fortify Pitching Depth for 2026 Season
18 Feb
Summary
- Mets prioritize pitching depth after 2025 injury struggles.
- Tobias Myers asked to stretch out as starter in spring.
- Mets aim for stronger pitching depth than last season.
The New York Mets are actively strengthening their pitching staff in anticipation of the 2026 season, determined to prevent a repeat of the previous year's challenges. Injuries and underperformance significantly impacted the team after a strong start in 2025.
Key to this strategy is newcomer Tobias Myers, who has been instructed to prepare as a starting pitcher during spring training. This move bolsters an already robust group that includes Freddy Peralta, Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, and Sean Manaea. Myers, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers, brings versatility, capable of contributing as both a starter and reliever.
Myers' ability to perform multiple roles is valued, though he is expected to be a long reliever and potential swingman making spot starts at minimum. The Mets' proactive approach to building depth signals a clear commitment to a more resilient pitching foundation for the 2026 campaign, learning from the vulnerabilities exposed in the prior season.
