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Bet on This New York Mets Starter While He’s in the Rotation

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Bet on This New York Mets Starter While He’s in the Rotation

For a guy many thought wouldn’t crack the starting rotation, Tylor Megill is pitching like he wants to stay permanently. The New York Mets right-hander has been dominant through his first two outings, and with favorable matchups ahead, both bettors and fantasy managers need to pay attention.

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Tylor Megill by the Numbers: Sub-1.00 ERA to Start the Season

Megill’s early-season stats jump off the page:

14 innings pitched
11 hits allowed
17 strikeouts
7 walks
0.63 ERA
1.26 WHIP

While the strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.43) could improve, the ERA and whiff numbers suggest he’s missing bats and navigating traffic effectively. For now, the results speak volumes—especially with matchups against the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals on deck.

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Fantasy Take: Stream Megill Now Before the Rotation Tightens

Megill is an ideal short-term fantasy pickup this week. With a two-start slate, here’s the outlook:

vs Minnesota Twins: Not a terrifying offense. Bailey Ober could turn it into a pitcher’s duel, but Megill can hold his own.
vs St. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals’ rotation is shaky, the bullpen is inconsistent, and their offense has underwhelmed. This is where Megill has serious upside.

Even if Megill falters slightly against Minnesota, the Cardinals start is a must-stream opportunity, especially in roto or points leagues. He’s pitching with urgency, knowing his rotation spot could be in jeopardy once reinforcements return.

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Betting Angle: Ride the Mets and Megill While the Value’s There

If you’re betting MLB this week, here are a few ways to back Tylor Megill and the Mets:

Suggested Bets:

Mets Moneyline in both starts (especially vs Cardinals)
Megill Over Strikeouts Prop (if line opens at 4.5 or lower)
Under Total Runs vs Twins (Bailey Ober + Megill = low scoring potential)

Megill’s low ERA is due for regression, but with these soft matchups, the law of averages may not catch up just yet. This is the window to capitalize on value before sportsbooks adjust.

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Will Megill Stick in the Mets Rotation?

The elephant in the room is rotation stability. Once the Mets get healthier, it’s unclear who gets bumped. But if Megill keeps pitching like this, he’s making it awfully difficult to demote him.

The most likely candidate to be moved is José Butto or possibly Tylor Megill himself, but performance will dictate that decision. The upcoming weeks are crucial—not just for his status on the team, but also for his fantasy and betting value.

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