Dylan Ross Emerges as Strong Contender for Mets' Opening Day Bullpen Spot

New York Mets president David Stearns highlighted right-hander Dylan Ross as a strong candidate to make the major league team as early as Opening Day. Ross, a 2022 13th-round pick, has rapidly ascended the farm system, recovering from a Tommy John revision in 2024 and posting a dominant 2.13 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 55.0 innings across multiple levels in 2025, reaching Triple-A Syracuse. Stearns praised his "big arm" and "elite stuff," noting his ability to throw hard and command secondary pitches. While acknowledging a need for improved strike-throwing, Stearns expects Ross to be a significant contributor to the Mets' bullpen throughout the upcoming season.