Mets Siege: Strong Victory in St. Louis and Eyes on the Future

The New York Mets bounced back from a disappointing series over the weekend with a significant win in St. Louis – exactly the type of game that's easy to lose. After this stopover, they have six more games remaining on their ten-day road trip through four cities, as they now head west to play in Denver before ending the journey in Seattle over the weekend. With the trade deadline past and the offseason on the horizon, Tim Britton and Will Sammon answered fan questions to shed light on various aspects of the Mets' operations. A fan expressed interest in the potential call-up of Brandon Sproat to the Major League, but Sammon sees Sproat staying in the Minor Leagues for 2024 as more likely. Nonetheless, nothing is set in stone, especially since Sproat was recently promoted from Double-A to Triple-A Syracuse. The rising power of Mark Vientos prompts the question of whether Pete Alonso will become expendable in the coming offseason. Britton noted that the overall development of power in the lineup renders Alonso less indispensable than in 2022. The Mets have options: Vientos could replace Alonso or take on a more regular role, providing the Mets with greater negotiation flexibility. The new third base coach Mike Sarbaugh received consistently positive reviews. His calm, friendly demeanor and ongoing work with players like Jeff McNeil and Vientos are already bearing fruit. Nate Dohm, the right-handed pitcher drafted last month, is viewed as the best candidate to become the Mets' next top pitching prospect. He impresses with his strike rates and pitching control. Joey Lucchesi was overlooked despite good performances, as the Mets do not consider him consistent enough for the Major League. This led to his designation for assignment and eventual unclaimed waivers. Updates on players Matt Allan and Ronny Mauricio were also promising. Allan is making progress, while Mauricio is on the mend following arthroscopic surgery and may potentially play in the Arizona Fall League. The debate over José Butto’s role as a starter or reliever remains vibrant. Butto’s long-term value as a starter could be higher, despite his current success in the bullpen. The Mets plan to use him as a starter in the long run, which could be a wise decision.