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New York Mets: MLB.com’s 2017 Top 10 Franchise Prospects

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Jun 27, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) stands by the on-deck circle during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Robert Gsellman (65) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

5. RHP Robert Gsellman

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50

MLB Player Comparison: Braves RHP Julio Teheran

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter starting seven games for the Mets, Robert Gsellman remains a main reason a postseason trip was even possible in 2016. His performance during that time resulted in a 2.42 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 44.2 innings, with just one home run allowed.

This has catapulted the man who completes the long-haired trio of Mets’ starters into another possibly starting role in 2017, especially as the returns of Zack Wheeler, Harvey, deGrom and Matz are all from injuries.

So if Wheeler goes to the bullpen, or manager Terry Collins wants to use a six-man rotation at any point, Gsellman is their guy to fill in.

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Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson

Chris recently graduated with a Journalism degree from Montclair State University. Baseball is his love and he hopes to bring back some of the old-school popularity to the game.

Chris Thompson covers the NY Jets and NY Mets for Elite Sports NY. You can interact with him on Twitter @Time2Topher.

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