The Mets face a challenging stretch after blowing their first series of the season against the Nationals. With AJ Minter on the IL, the bullpen's depth is tested, forcing tough decisions on leveraging arms like Ryne Stanek and Jose Butto.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the pitching rotation dilemma, including potential spot starts from Jose Urena or Brandon Waddle.

The farm system sees exciting promotions, with AJ Ewing and Marco Vargas moving up to High-A Brooklyn, while Zach Thornton joins a stacked Double-A rotation. Ronnie Mauricio's rehab progress and Brett Baty's hot return to Triple-A are also discussed.

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The New York Mets blew a six-run lead and for the second time in three days, allowed the Washington Nationals to walk them off 8-7.

It was a five run first that got the Mets off to a start that felt like it was going to be a walk in the park. But the Mets bullpen, which has been leaky as of late, continued to leak. It was a 5-run 7th inning for Washington and then it was the second straight blow save for Ryne Stanek that dealt the final blow.

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The New York Mets secure a shutout victory against the Washington Nationals, powered by Francisco Alvarez's crucial home run.

Clay Holmes delivers a dominant start, while the bullpen continues its stellar performance. However, AJ Minter's potential injury casts a shadow over the team's success.

Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' pitching prowess, highlighting standout performances from Reed Garrett, Max Kranick, and Edwin Diaz.

Finkelstein explores the bullpen's impressive statistics and discusses potential replacements for Minter, including the possibility of calling up Dedniel Núñez.

The episode breaks down the Mets' pitching strategy for the upcoming game and examines the impact of Minter's absence on the team's bullpen dynamics.

Uncover the intricacies of the Mets' pitching strategy and the potential ripple effects of Minter's injury. Tune in now to gain valuable insights into the team's bullpen management and future prospects!

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