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MLB rumors: 5 prospects who can help the Mets in 2019

By William Schneiderhan

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Andres Gimenez #72 of the New York Mets poses for a photo on Photo Day at First Data Field on February 21, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Andres Gimenez #72 of the New York Mets poses for a photo on Photo Day at First Data Field on February 21, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 21: Anthony Kay #79 of the New York Mets poses for a photo on Photo Day at First Data Field on February 21, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 21: Anthony Kay #79 of the New York Mets poses for a photo on Photo Day at First Data Field on February 21, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. Anthony Kay, LHP

The Mets selected Anthony Kay with the their first-round pick in 2016. However, the 31st-overall selection had his debut derailed due to Tommy John surgery. Although he was drafted in 2016, Tommy John sidelined him until 2018.

Now 24 years old, Kay is looking to make up for lost time. When he was selected, he looked like the latest in the line of college draft picks who would make it to the big leagues rather quickly.

The Long Island native pitched decently last season, splitting time between two A-level teams. He had a record of 7-11 with a 4.26 ERA in 23 starts. He compiled 122.2 innings pitched, allowed 124 hits, walked 49 batters and punched out 123.

Kay has started four games for Double-A Binghamton this season and he is 1-1 with a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings. He has struck out 22 and has a .141 batting average against in that time as well.

If you’re a Mets fan, you know that the back of the rotation needs some work. While Steven Matz has pitched well outside of his start against the Phillies in Philadelphia on April 16, Jason Vargas has been downright bad.

Kay can fill in the backend of the rotation and take Vargas’ role, unless the Mets shock the league and sign Dallas Keuchel. Otherwise, Kay can slot into that role and make it his own if he gets the call and pitches well enough in 2019.

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