New York Mets: Prospects to Watch in 2016

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Oct 31, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning in game four of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Sean Haffey/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

1.Steven Matz, SP

The Mets’ top-rated prospect heading into the 2016 season has already had some big league, playoff, and World Series experience.

Steven Matz made six starts during the regular season posting a 4-0 record with a 2.27 ERA and his success helped him find his way onto the team’s postseason roster, eventually starting a game in the 2015 World Series.

It’s more then clear that he’s major league ready, but how can the Mets manage his arm for continued success? Matz has the stuff to be a front-line starting pitcher on any other rotation, but with an excess of young pitching, Matz might have to wait his turn, which is really no issue.

Injuries have been an issue in the past, however. New York could choose to limit his workload in 2016, like they did with Matt Harvey in 2015. Talent wise, Matz is one of the best pitchers this organization has to offer.

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