Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 12 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue a successful stretch despite dealing with injuries. The guys look at the starting rotation, discuss whether or not Taijuan Walker’s recent run is sustainable, and chat about what the team can do to make the starting staff stronger with potential outside help. Connor and Joe also consider DH options for later in the season, the composition of the bullpen with a struggling Seth Lugo and the potential comeback of Trevor May, and what to expect from Max Scherzer and James McCann upon their returns. Later, the guys go “down on the farm” for updates on prospects Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos, and then open the Mailbag to answer listener questions about trading for rental players at the MLB Trade Deadline and what the Mets might do in the MLB Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Today's Show:

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:10 Mets-Marlins recap

3:03 Taijuan Walker's success

5:14 Do the Mets need starter depth?

7:52 The DH Spot: Who outside the Mets could fit?

15:02 Max Scherzer's impact upon return

17:39 Seth Lugo's struggles

20:33 Trevor May

22:47 Travis Jankowski

24:29 James McCann

25:47 Mets Minors Roundup: Ronny Mauricio

28:28 Mark Vientos

31:35 Potential Trade Deadline pieces?

33:10 Mailbag: Worth trading top prospects for a rental?

36:05 Mets Top 5 Draft pick predictions

38:19 Flexiblity impact in the draft