Noah Syndergaard Still Scheduled to Start as Ervin Santana Likely to Be Zack Wheeler Insurance
By Charles Nason
As the Mets kick off a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night, you're probably wondering how their pitching rotation is shaping out for the next few games, and whether more movement is on the horizon.
The Mets have made some serious moves over the past few days, acquiring Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays and dealing Jason Vargas to the Phillies. The question of whether or not they'll move another starter still hangs in the balance. New York has made some moves, however, that hint at the possible departure of one.
Everything is fluid, of course, but as of now Syndergaard still scheduled to start tonight in Chicago. As @Ken_Rosenthal noted Ervin Santana was pulled from AAA start. But more likely in case starter needed Thurs for Wheeler
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2019
After plenty of panic, it turns out Noah Syndergaard is still set to make his scheduled start Tuesday night in Chicago. After scratching Triple-A righty Ervin Santana from his latest start, the Mets could be trying to lock up some insurance on the mound in the event that 29 year-old Zack Wheeler is dealt within the next day.
Hear similar, mainly that #Astros badly want to leave deadline with MadBum, Wheeler or Bauer. That is their primary target list. https://t.co/7eRUOuSmiz
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2019
At a certain point these past couple of weeks, it seemed as though both Wheeler and Thor were on the trading block. Now, however, it seems as though Zack Wheeler is primary option to be moved out of the Mets rotation.
Now you know!