The New York Mets are facing some big questions about their starting rotation as they gear up for the 2025 season. Despite bolstering their pitching roster by re-signing Sean Manaea and bringing in Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes, the absence of a true ace, coupled with unfortunate injuries to Manaea and Montas during spring training, has Mets fans a bit uneasy.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Opportunity knocks for other pitchers in the organization to showcase their talents.
One name that’s getting attention is the Mets’ top prospect, Brandon Sproat. According to a bold prediction by Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter, Sproat is poised to make waves with the big-league club this season.
Reuter bet that Sproat could start as many as 20 games this year for the Mets.
Sproat, at 24 years old, emerged as one of the standout prospects in 2024. He put up impressive numbers with a 3.40 ERA and 131 strikeouts over 116.1 innings and wrapped up the season at Triple-A. It’s clear he’s got the tools, and his strong performance in the minors suggests it’s only a matter of time before he gets the call to the majors.
However, Sproat’s first start of the season with Triple-A Syracuse didn’t exactly go as planned. He struggled to find his footing, allowing three earned runs and three walks in just over two innings. It was a rocky start, but one game won’t define his potential or the promise he’s shown.
While it remains to be seen if Sproat will develop enough to secure a spot in the MLB rotation and reach that 20-start milestone, the Mets’ future on the mound certainly looks promising. Fans will be eager to see how Sproat progresses and if he can overcome early setbacks to make his mark in the majors.
The talent is there, and the opportunity might not be far behind. The Mets’ pitching staff, with or without Sproat’s immediate impact, is shaping up to be an exciting storyline of the 2025 season.
