Mets' top pitching prospects are patiently waiting for their chance

The New York Mets are clinging to hope that Frankie Montas finds his rhythm, but time may be running out fast.

The right-hander, brought in to stabilize the rotation, currently owns an unsightly 6.68 ERA across just 33.2 innings. That figure alone tells a story, and not the kind Mets fans want to hear in the thick of a playoff push.

Montas has dealt with injuries, most recently a nagging lat strain, so his limited innings aren’t entirely surprising. But the results? Deeply concerning.

Every fifth day Montas takes the mound, the energy inside Citi Field shifts—from anticipation to apprehension. Fans know what might be coming, and it’s rarely pretty.

Prospects Knocking Loudly on the Door

Meanwhile, down in Triple-A Syracuse, two young pitchers are putting on a show—and Mets fans are wat