NY Mets Unveil 2026 Starting Rotation: Where Does McLean Land & Who Was Left Out?
As we near MLB Opening Day 2026, the New York Mets have officially unveiled their starting rotation for the start […]
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images As we near MLB Opening Day 2026, the New York Mets have officially unveiled their starting rotation for the start of the new season. Heading into spring training, there were only two guarantees when it came to the NY Mets starting staff. New acquisition Freddy Peralta would lead the group, and it would include National League Rookie of the Year favorite Nolan McLean.
After that, nothing was a sure thing. A key factor in the team’s ugly late-season collapse last fall was disappointing performances from their starting pitchers. Namely, Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, and David Peterson.
All three had a lot to prove this spring. Well, after 24 games, we now have the official winners of the race to land a spot in the NY Mets opening day rotation. Kodai Senga makes the NY Mets’ 2026 starting rotation Carlos Mendoza announces the Mets' rotation to begin the season 🔸 Thursday, March 26 : Freddy Peralta 🔸 Saturday, March 28: David Peterson 🔸 Sunday, March 29: Nolan McLean 🔸 Monday, March 30: Clay Holmes 🔸 Tuesday, March 31: Kodai Senga pic.
twitter. com/6HIwzCYTqe — SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026 On Saturday morning, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that after Peralta’s already announced Opening Day start will be followed by one-time All-Star Peterson on March 28. Next up will be McLean, Clay Holmes lands the fourth spot, and Senga’s spring training showing earned him the fifth and final spot in the rotation.