Will Bartolo Get the Start

After the Mets clinched, the rumblings began that Bartolo Colon may be in the postseason rotation:

https://twitter.com/jareddiamond/status/648148020169732096

Regardless of Steven Matz‘s recent sofa injury, it seems like Colon may have had an inside track to the NLDS rotation anyway:

There’s some merit to the decision. Experience can help calm nerves in the playoffs.  Colon doesn’t walk anyone. Most importantly, he was good in his only start against the Dodgers this year (even if it was a loss). 

However, I’m having some trouble trying to reconcile Colon in the rotation with the fact that Matz will definitely be on the playoff roster. The reason why I’m having trouble is because the Mets have been steadfast in saying Matz will not pitch in the bullpen.  Therefore, I think the Mets announced, without announcing it, Matz will be the fourth starter. 

I think it’s the right move. The Dodgers have a lot of lefties in the lineup. Colon has not been good against over .500 teams. Matz has better stuff.  It’s time to get Matz and his grandfather ready for Game 4 . . . if necessary. 

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