Myers Struggles as Mets Season Winds Down
ATLANTA — Tobias Myers has seen a drastic shift this season, moving from a promising Mets pitcher to being far from a major league contributor as the season nears its end.
The right-handed pitcher, who was sent down in June, has recorded an 8.24 ERA over his last eight outings with Triple-A Syracuse, and he’s been recently utilized as a starting pitcher.
Initially, Myers was the Mets’ swingman after being traded from the Brewers last winter alongside Freddy Peralta.
“He has the talent that typically gets players to the big leagues,” interim manager Andy Green noted before the Mets’ 6-3 loss to the Braves at Trust Field on Wednesday. “But, honestly, we just haven’t seen that translate in Triple-A lately. He has a work ethic that’s really commendable, and if he can show that talent, I definitely expect to see him back up here.”
Green pointed out that Myers’ decreasing velocity has become a significant concern.
“In one of his recent games, he was clocking in around 90 mph,” Green said. “He’s experienced success in the majors; there was a game last year where he went 3⅓ innings, hitting 98 mph and averaging around 96. He dominated hitters with his fastball, mixing in a split. That dynamic hasn’t shown up recently. It’s his journey, but our pitching staff is here to support him. He can absolutely turn things around, and we’re really rooting for him to come back strong.”
Meanwhile, Christian Pache, who spent a good amount of time in Syracuse pondering his chances with the Mets, has now stepped up as the team’s fifth outfielder following the trade that sent Tyron Taylor to the Cubs.
“I’m just going to keep pushing myself,” Pache expressed. “I want to contribute as much as I can for the team.”
Pache has mainly taken on the role of a late defensive substitute in games where Brett Batty starts in the outfield.
“He provides elite defense and solid base running,” Green said. “He fits well in that role where needed. We’ll be honing in on those skills as we work with him and the other outfielders.”
Interestingly, Green seemed unaware that Francisco Alvarez had an .838 OPS heading into August.
“I think his at-bats have been consistently competitive,” Green observed. “His power is evident, and he’s starting to drive in runs too. His potential remains extremely high. He has a lot to offer in this game, and it’s exciting to see how he’ll continue to grow, especially as his OPS rises.”
This season, the Mets have struggled against their National League East rivals, finishing with an 18-21 record. They will face the Nationals next, starting Friday at Citi Field.
