Tylor Megill, David Peterson provide Mets with capable depth options

 

Will Sammon - Tylor Megill, David Peterson provide Mets with capable depth options - 

In an early test of pitching depth, the Mets’ options looked capable. Neither dominated, but both offered plenty to like, including some perseverance in key situations. Overall, they showed an ability to step in as decent replacements for roles they were passed over for during the winter. 

Megill’s next start is scheduled for the Mets’ home opener — again against the Marlins — Thursday. Of course, it was supposed to be Verlander pitching that day. Verlander has continued to throw lightly and referred to his injury as minor. But though Quintana said Thursday that he hopes to return this season, his timetable remains unclear beyond being expected to miss at least a few months. Even without Verlander in the short term, the Mets will likely still use a six-man rotation at times, Showalter said. Dylan Bundy and Joey Lucchesi, among others, linger as possibilities on the depth chart beyond Peterson and Megill. 

The Mets can do worse than Peterson and Megill with their sixth and seventh options. Both pitchers proved as much during the season’s first weekend. For the Mets, that’s a good thing. Because they’re certainly going to continue to be needed.