Mets’ Tobias Myers Set to Start Against Marlins on Friday Night

The New York Mets have announced that right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers will take the mound for the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday evening. This marks a notable shift for the 27-year-old, who has not yet made a start this season.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had hinted at the possibility of using Myers in a starting role following the injury to Clay Holmes. However, he acknowledged the challenge of getting Myers stretched out sufficiently to pitch deep into games. “It’s tricky to get him to that point,” Mendoza noted.

Myers was preparing for action in the bullpen during the eighth inning of Thursday’s game, ready to step in if the Mets extended their lead. Ultimately, Devin Williams was called upon to secure the save, leaving Myers waiting for his opportunity.

His last appearance on the mound was on May 18 against the Nationals, where he pitched 1.1 innings, throwing 25 pitches. While Myers has experience as a starter with 32 career starts, he has primarily served as a long-relief option in the Mets’ bullpen this season.

In a recent interview with SNY’s Chelsea Janes, Myers indicated that he had not been approached about stepping into the rotation after Holmes’ injury. He admitted he wasn’t quite stretched out enough to start, stating, “At the moment, I’m [not stretched out to where I could start]. Maybe 35, 40 pitches.”

Additionally, the Mets had pulled pitching prospect Jonah Tong from his start in Syracuse earlier this week, with Mendoza mentioning that Tong was “in play” for a call-up for the series against the Marlins. However, with the announcement of Myers as the starter, it seems unlikely that Tong will be joining the team in Miami.

The Mets and Marlins are set to kick off their series Friday at 7:10 p.m., and all eyes will be on Myers as he makes his first start of the season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.