Mets: What is going on with Robert Gsellman?

The Mets will soon have a problem in the starting rotation. This leaves Robert Gsellman as the odd man out. What is his value going forward?

The New York Mets starting pitchers have been a bit of a letdown over the last couple of years. With the number of injuries and poor performances the team has had, the Mets front office have made a lot of moves to be able to have a five-man rotation. One standout has been Robert Gsellman.

However, his time in the Mets rotation could be coming to an end soon. Injured pitchers Steven Matz and Seth Lugo are close to returning but need one more rehab start before rejoining the rotation.

This means that Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, Matz and Lugo will be the starting pitchers for the Mets going forward. A post-All-Star break return is scheduled for Noah Syndergaard, but the Mets could keep the six-man rotation.

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According to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, Gsellman could spend the rest of the season in the Mets bullpen and possibly as the closer.

"“With that sinker of his he could be like [Jeurys] Familia,’’ one Met official told The Post on Tuesday. “We think he definitely has the ability to close. He’s got the stuff and he is fearless.’’"

Kernan doesn’t mention who the Mets official is, so this person’s opinion may mean nothing. However, moving to the bullpen doesn’t make much c sense considering who already has the job.

The current Mets closer is Addison Reed. He took over the role from Jeurys Familia when he landed on the 60-day DL with an arterial clot in his right shoulder and required surgery.Reed has a 2.63 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and three saves over the last 30 days. He is still available in over 50 percent of ESPN leagues. Reed’s performance has shown no reason as to why he should be removed from the closer role.

Reed has a 2.63 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and three saves over the last 30 days. He has seven saves in nine opportunities on the season. He is still available in over 50 percent of ESPN leagues. Reed’s performance has shown no reason as to why he should be removed from the closer role.

Gsellman has also pitched well in his last two starts. He pitched a combined 13 innings and allowed four runs on nine hits and three walks with eight strikeouts. If he does move into the bullpen, I think it’s as the setup man behind Reed.

I would prefer him to stay in the rotation. Even if it’s in a six-man setup, he will still pitch every week or so and continue to grow. Yet, with his pitch repertoire, I think he could be a successful reliever.

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Gsellman’s time as a starter is limited. He may make one or two more starts before being replaced by Matz and Lugo. Once he is in the bullpen, he is only valuable in deeper NL-only or holds leagues.