NEW YORK — If the Mets still have a shot at finishing in first place in the National League East on Wednesday, manager Buck Showalter said that ace Jacob deGrom could start the season finale. «He's available to pitch [Wednesday].
Potentially could,» Showalter said. «It's one of many options that have been communicated with him and Max and all the guys.» If the Mets choose to start deGrom, they would forgo the opportunity to give their ace extra time to rest for one of the first two games of a potential Wild Card series. «We'll make the adjustment.
I'm OK with that,» Showalter said. «Just keep trying to stay organized for any pivots you have to make. There a lot of potential scenarios.» Showalter said he was fine with the possibility of playing the season finale on Thursday — potentially a day before the Wild Card series is supposed to kick off — because it would mean the division is still at play. «It's a good thing, right?» Showalter said. «What's the downside of that?
Right, so just win. I think we would all sign up for that.» The Mets would need some good fortune if they hope to win the division.