The New York Mets find themselves in an uncomfortable spot, in possession of a postseason spot but boasting an inconsistent rotation.

At the trade deadline, the Mets resisted adding expensive starting pitching, betting instead on injured arms returning and prospects stepping up.

That gamble has produced mostly positive results, with some young pitchers flashing promise while established names have faltered under mounting pressure.

Nolan McLean has given the Mets a spark, boasting a dazzling 1.37 ERA across his first four big-league starts.

Jonah Tong impressed as well, firing five innings of one-run baseball (four runs allowed, but only one was earned) in his debut and striking out six batters.

But the veterans, particularly Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, have not provided the stability

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