World Series champion has 1 major worry for the Mets going into the season

World Series champion AJ Pierzynski expressed concern over the New York Mets starting rotation during an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich."

The New York Mets signed outfielder Juan Soto to the largest contract in professional sports history to bolster their lineup this offseason, but World Series champion AJ Pierzynski is concerned about their pitching staff. 

He said Soto would make an impact and express concerns about those on the mound.

"I think (Soto will) have a significant impact because of the bat that he brings and the at-bats, the mindset that he has. The only thing I question about the Mets, who’s going to pitch? Who’s going to be their starting pitcher?" Pierzynski asked during a recent appearance on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich."

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New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga, #34, stretches during a spring training workout at Clover Park on Feb. 19, 2025. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

"(Sean) Manaea is already hurt, Clay Holmes is their opening day starter, is he going be able to pitch all year? And then you worry about (Kodai) Senga’s health who missed a lot of the year. They’ve already lost Frankie Montas for a bunch of time, who’s going to be their starting pitching? That’s the one thing I worry about with the Mets."

Manaea, who re-signed with the team on a three-year deal, sustained a right oblique strain and is expected to return at some point in April. 

Montas, a free agent acquisition, sustained a high-grade right lat strain and was shut down from throwing for 6–8 weeks in mid-February.

Holmes has spent the last three-plus seasons with the New York Yankees as a high-leverage reliever and closed games for them at points in his