An exhausting section has taken its toll on Les Mets: “Tired”

The Mets can only hope they don’t face a more trying time this season than the one they just ended.

Sunday marked the conclusion of 33 games in 31 days for the Mets, including six doubles programs. The Mets went 17-16 and finished exactly where they started in the NL East, with a 3-game ¹ / ₂ lead at the all-star break.

“I don’t know if you can necessarily see it on the field, but the guys were tired,” said Michael Conforto after the Mets 6-5 loss to the Pirates at Citi Field. “We really had to dig deep on this section. “

The Mets have no other doubles schedule scheduled until August 31, when they will resume a suspended game against the Marlins. But it only takes one rainy day for this schedule to change.

After playing six straight road games in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati to start the second half, the Mets will have a day off before a streak in which they play 17 straight days.

“These four days will be huge for us,” said Conforto. “They arrived at the right time and we are looking to be fresh when we start on our return.”

Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session before the game, removing him from consideration on the pitch. The Mets ace reportedly worked on a short rest after starting Wednesday against the Brewers. Rojas said it was more important for deGrom to rest for the second half. Although the manager has yet to announce his rotation for the post-All Star break, he said deGrom is unlikely to launch the first game. Taijuan Walker’s potential use in the All-Star Game on Tuesday could potentially affect when he throws.

The Mets will meet again Thursday for an informal training session at Citi Field before flying to Pittsburgh later today. Rojas said the team plan to start initial work at PNC Park on Friday.

David Peterson played pre-match wrestling, his first activity since entering the injured list with an oblique strain on July 1.

Nick Tropeano was picked for the Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Jerad Eickhoff, who was selected on the roster before the game. Stephen Tarpley has been nominated to create a space on the 40-man roster for Eickhoff.