Marcus Stroman Leaves Mets-Indians in 4th Inning With Hamstring Tightness
By Michael Luciano
The New York Mets have an almost unrivaled ability to screw things up in a heartbeat when they finally start to get hot.
They've been scorching through all of August, but might be on the verge of losing one of their best pitchers for a short while. Marcus Stroman left his start against the Cleveland Indians after just four innings and 62 pitches. It's believed he's dealing with hamstring tightness.
Marcus Stroman leaves Mets' game with left hamstring tightness https://t.co/nEj2FsLPP6 via @northjersey @JustinCToscano
— John Connolly (@JohnConnolly_22) August 22, 2019
Some thought it might've been a blister issue but it looks like that's not a concern.
SNY showed Stroman's hand being checked on so seems it's more likely a blister than it is a leg issue.
— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) August 22, 2019
The National League hasn't been as kind to Stroman ever since he came over from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Long Island native has a 5.17 ERA in three starts for his quasi-hometown team, as compared to a 2.96 ERA in 21 starts in Toronto.
Mets announce that starter Marcus Stroman left the game (after 4 innings) with left hamstring tightness. https://t.co/ZzaYTxhoJg
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) August 22, 2019
While he has struggled in the NL, losing Stroman would be killer for the rolling Mets and their sublime rotation.