Entering the year, the starting rotation was expected to be a strength for the New York Mets after it struggled for much of last season. But nearly a month into the 2026 campaign, struggles and inconsistencies have plagued New York, especially with Kodai Senga , who was recently placed on the injured list, and David Peterson, who at one point was moved into the bullpen due to his continued woes. The Mets also thought they were getting a formidable ace in Freddy Peralta when they acquired him in the offseason from the Milwaukee Brewers. That has yet to be the case as the hard-throwing right-hander has gone beyond six innings twice in seven starts to begin the year. The team has needed to rely on rookie phenom Nolan McLean, who has picked up right where he left off from last season, and Clay Holmes, who has looked even better in his second campaign as a full-time starter.…