1 more NY Mets 4th quarter Hail Mary to throw after calling up Brandon Sproat

Brandon Sproat will be joining the New York Mets for his MLB debut to start against the Cincinnati Reds this Sunday. A Hail Mary hours before the 2025 NFL season begins, it’s the third in a series of roster moves over the last several weeks.

Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and now Sproat have entered the rotation. Sproat was well ahead of both of them at a time, but has now caught up during the big league team’s time of need.

The Hail Mary is sure to have a chance to lead to a touchdown. Is there anything else David Stearns can throw at us?

The Mets have one more big pass to throw after Brandon Sproat’s call-up

As frustrating as the rotation has been, the bullpen hasn’t been much better. The recycled veterans like Austin Warren, Brandon Waddell, and Chris Devenski have actually helped bail them out of more trouble than anyone could’ve expected. Prospect Dylan Ross is the last arm to call up in hopes of improving the roster.

The Mets have a couple of major decisions to make both for them and the individual players. If Kodai Senga accepts his minor league assignment, a roster spot opens up for a player like Ross to get his opportunity on a more regular basis. The team doesn’t have much roster flexibility with a five-man rotation. With six men used, there is even less available space to shuttle pitchers back and forth.

Ross has thrown 26 innings in Triple-A and come away with a 2.08 ERA. His 10.7 K/9 is superb. Control has been somewhat of an issue with 5.9 BB/9. He has been on an excellent stretch. One earned run in July on a solo home run, only 4 allowed in August with all coming in one game in the middle of the month, plus 2 scoreless frames in one appearance to begin September should have us confident he is as ready as he’ll ever be. In 4 of his last 6 outings, Ross has been used for 2 innings. He can offer length even when his control isn’t quite there.

Calling up Ross has further implications. With his eligibility for the Rule 5 Draft this December, he’s already someone the team should consider protecting with a 40-man roster spot. Why wait?

There is no bat in Triple-A to call up to improve the lineup (other than a rehabbing Francisco Alvarez) or another arm looking major league ready. Hut. Hut. Hike. If the Mets want to leave no stone unturned, calling up Ross is the next move to make.