The New York Mets showcased their bullpen prowess in a nail-biting home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, securing a 5-0 victory. After starter Tylor Megill exited the game with a two-run lead, right-handed reliever Reed Garrett delivered a clutch performance by striking out key hitters Andres Giménez and Alejandro Kirk, maintaining the lead. The Mets’ bullpen has demonstrated exceptional form early in the season, sporting a 1.40 ERA, ranking second in the majors, and a left-on-base percentage of 80.8%.

With Garrett, Edwin Díaz, and others stepping up, the Mets have made significant improvements over last season, largely credited to new signings like A.J. Minter. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the versatility and effectiveness of his bullpen, which has not allowed a run in multiple outings. Despite injuries affecting the starting rotation, Garrett noted a healthy competition among relievers, which has led to a measly four earned runs allowed over 25.2 innings.