The Mets just flipped their bullpen roster again. They called up righty Daniel Duarte and sent Xzavion Curry back to Triple-A Syracuse. This move feels like a panic reaction rather than a smart plan. Duarte has thrown just five innings at the big league level. Yet the team trusts him over Curry, who’s logged six. It’s a strange choice based on tiny numbers.
The Small Sample Trap
Numbers can lie when the sample’s this small. Duarte boasts a perfect 0.00 ERA in those five major league innings. According to Amazin Avenue, he also holds a 2.50 FIP in that tiny window. That looks great on paper. But he’s pitched 30.1 innings at Syracuse this year with a 4.75 ERA. The team ignores that bigger picture. They chase a hot hand that might just be luck. Curry has a 3.00 ERA in six innings. He’s not far behind in the stats. Why cut him now? Five innings isn’t enough.
Curry’s Bigger Picture
Curry has actually worked more in the minors this season. He threw 49.1 innings for Syracuse, mostly as a starter. His numbers there are rough with a 4.74 ERA and a 5.67 FIP. Per Amazin Avenue, those stats define his year. He’s not a perfect pitcher. But he’s shown he can handle a workload. Duarte has barely thrown five innings in the majors. That’s not enough to prove he’s better. The Mets are gambling on a few throws over a full season of work. That’s a risky bet for a playoff push. Are we ignoring the 49.1 innings?
A Pattern of Chaos
This is just the latest churn for the Mets bullpen. Both pitchers have been on the fringe of the roster all year. The team keeps making moves without a clear long-term plan. They reinstate Luis Robert Jr. while sending others down. It feels disjointed. The front office seems to be reacting to the moment. They ignore the data from the minors. They chase a shiny 0.00 ERA. This approach hurts the team in the long run. You need consistency to win in October. Not a few lucky innings. Does a 4.75 ERA at Syracuse mean nothing?
The Mets need to stop flipping the roster every day. They should trust the guys who’ve pitched more innings. Curry deserves another look before he gets sent away. Duarte might be good. But five innings doesn’t make a case. The team needs a stable plan. Not this constant shuffling of names. What do you think of this move? Is it time to trust the small sample or the full season stats? Drop your thoughts below.
