The Mets’ pitching staff has been on fire, helping them to a solid 11-5 start to the season. However, there’s a growing issue no one’s really talking about. The team is about to face 13 straight games without a break, and while their pitching has been great, there’s a big concern: the starters aren’t going deep into games. The Mets are ranking 21st in starter innings, which could start to wear them down over this long stretch.

The bullpen has been able to pick up the slack so far, but relying on them too much could backfire. The Mets are even considering a bullpen game against the Cardinals, but that’s not a perfect fix. The lack of a reliable starter going six innings or more could put extra strain on the bullpen, especially with so many games ahead.

Right now, the Mets are doing well, and their pitching is a big reason for that. But if the starters can’t go deeper into games, they might hit a wall as the season wears on.