3 promising Mets spring training performances so far

2. Jose Butto

Just like Megill, pitcher Jose Butto has been given the opportunity to prove that he can possibly be a reliable fifth-man starter in the rotation. Despite not having much experience being a consistent starting pitcher at the big league level, Butto has proven this so far this spring and has given Met fans some optimism thanks to his strong start.

Butto in his short but good-looking spring training outings has appeared in two games going 1-0 in three total innings and giving up four hits and no earned runs with three strikeouts. Despite only having little major league experience in 2023 going just 1-4 with a 3.64 ERA, Butto in spring training so far has looked more comfortable and is two outings.

The Mets rotation right now has some questions about it and it was important for the Mets and Butto to show that he can become a factor in the rotation. While Butto has only pitched in two games for New York, his outings have been good. If he keeps this up along with Megill, the Mets rotation will have the depth that they need to start the season in the absence of Senga.