Mets have overhaul of rotation options with Manaea, Montas returning from IL

Paul Blackburn's return from the IL has given the Mets even more options to expand their rotation. The team will likely turn to a six-man schedule for the time being, especially after Blackburn put up a stellar performance in his first start back, one that boosted the team to a massive win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It is also well known that most of the current rotation has the ability to pitch out of the bullpen, which gives the team an advantage and should, feasibly, help in terms of long relievers. Based on stats alone, Megill looks to be an obvious choice to move to the pen, and there have been discussions of sending Blackburn into a long relief position as well.

For once, it seems like the Mets have too many choices when it comes to pitching. They are overwhelmed with starter options, and obviously they cannot carry an eight-man rotation. But this is a good problem to have, having so many athletes that are performing at an incredibly high level and can theoretically keep up that work if moved to the bullpen.

At the end of the day, the Mets have a lot of flexibility right now. This array of pitchers is obviously talented and gives this team an edge. While there's no way to accurately predict what may happen as the season continues, the Mets know that they have the ability to make changes and still be a highly competitive club.