Mets lineup, starting rotation projections ahead of Opening Day 2023

By Joe Pantorno Posted on March 30, 2023

Max Scherzer is a fan of the new pitch clock

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mets baseball is finally back and a team with World Series aspirations still has plenty to prove heading into 2023.

A new-look rotation will be supported by a lineup that wasn’t changed much. Regardless, they’re slated to be in the conversation for the NL East crown.

Here we take a look at New York’s expected starting lineup and rotation with 2023 stat projections.

Mets 2023 lineup, stat projections

Starting rotation, stat projections

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About the Author

Joe Pantorno

Pantorno is the executive sports editor of amNewYork — a position he has held since January 2020. He covers the New York Mets and New York Islanders while overseeing day-to-day operations of the department. His previous stops include Bleacher Report and Metro New York while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo! Sports.