The Mets are considering using Sproat as a multi-inning reliever in 2026, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets still view Sproat as a starting pitcher over the long haul, but there's currently not room for him in the major-league rotation and the club believes he can help in the bullpen. Sproat made four starts for the Mets in September, finishing with a 4.79 ERA and 17:7 K:BB over 20.2 innings. The 25-year-old posted a 4.24 ERA and 113:53 K:BB across 121 frames in 2025 with Triple-A Syracuse.

Sproat (1-2) took the loss Friday against the Marlins, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Sproat cruised through four innings to begin his outing, but things fell apart for him when he conceded four runs amid the Marlins' six-run fifth frame. The two strikeouts were his fewest of the season, as he was unable to give the playoff-hopeful Mets a quality showing in what was a crucial game for the club. Sproat has struggled with run prevention despite not giving up a single home run in four starts, as he'll wrap up the regular season with a 4.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB over 20.2 innings.

Sproat did not factor into the decision in Friday's 12-6 win over the Nationals, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts over four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Sproat tossed three perfect frames but was done in by a four-run third inning, throwing 42 of 71 pitches for strikes while generating just six whiffs. The outing was a step back for the 25-year-old after opening his career with back-to-back quality starts, but he still owns a respectable 3.94 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 16 major-league innings. He'll look to finish the regular season on a high note in a tough road matchup with the Cubs next week.

Sproat didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers, allowing six hits over six scoreless innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Making his second trip to the mound in the big leagues, Sproat rose to the occasion in the heat of a playoff race as he needed only 70 pitches (53 strikes) to deliver his second straight quality start. The right-hander left the mound in line for his first career win, but Edwin Diaz blew the save in the ninth. Sproat will take a 2.25 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB through his first 12 MLB innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Nationals.