Despite a challenging outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Robert Stock appears set to maintain his place in the New York Mets rotation. Interim manager Andy Green suggested on Sunday that the team is leaning toward letting the right-hander make his next scheduled start, even after Stock struggled significantly on Saturday, surrendering eight earned runs across just three innings of work. This marks a difficult turn for Stock, who is still working his way back following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome earlier this spring.
Green acknowledged that while they are staying somewhat patient before making a definitive commitment, there is every indication that Stock will remain in the fold. With an off-day coming up on Thursday, the Mets could technically skip Stock’s turn on Friday to protect the rotation, but Green expressed a strong preference for maintaining a traditional five-man staff. He noted that keeping Stock in the mix helps alleviate some of the heavy lifting currently being handled by several young pitchers navigating their first full seasons in the majors.
The decision comes amidst a broader period of transition for the Mets roster. While Stock works through his recovery process, other fresh faces have been finding success. Jack Weisenburger made a promising major league debut on Sunday, tossing two scoreless innings after being called up from Triple-A Syracuse. His successful entrance was echoed by teammate Sean Manaea, who praised Weisenburger’s hard work and composure on the mound.
Adding to the positive momentum beyond the pitching staff, Carson Benge returned to the lineup after dealing with a bone bruise in his wrist, contributing multiple hits and an RBI in an 11-1 victory over Pittsburgh. As Weisenburger becomes the eighth different player to debut for New York this season, Green seems focused on balancing veteran stability with these emerging talents as they prepare for an upcoming series against the Braves.
