April 27, 2024
Houser (0-3) took the loss Saturday versus the Cardinals, permitting six runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 frames.
ANALYSISHouser notched just two strikeouts and needed 89 pitches to cover his 4.1 unimpressive innings. In five starts and 23.2 innings this season, Houser holds an 8.37 ERA and 14:16 K:BB. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after Saturday's game that Houser's spot in the rotation is not currently in jeopardy, per
Laura Albanese of Newsday. However, with
Tylor Megill (shoulder) starting a rehab assignment and youngster
Christian Scott dominating at Triple-A Syracuse, Houser had better right the ship in a hurry.