The New York Mets are in the final stretch of their push for the final National League Wild Card spot. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has a lot to figure out before the playoffs start. Most importantly, his postseason rotation is unknown behind ace David Peterson. One of the biggest singular factors that will decide the team's fate is the presence of Kodai Senga .

Senga was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball earlier this season . However, injuries and inconsistency sent him spiraling down Mendoza's depth chart. The Mets even made the tough decision to send him down to the minor leagues. In his absence, rookies like Nolan McLean have stepped up for New York. However, they have no playoff experience and are liabilities.

Peterson is the likely Game 1 starter for the Mets

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