Though both pitched well in their major-league debuts this week, the Mets will only be able to keep one of their rookies in the rotation long term.
Manager Terry Collins told MLB.com Friday only one of Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom will keep his job when Dillon Gee is able to return from the disabled list. That is expected to come May 26, so both pitchers will be fighting for a job in their next few turns in the rotation.