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Joe DeMayo emphasizes the importance of this depth, noting that while Montas was expected to contribute significantly, the Mets have capable replacements. Players like Paul Blackburn, who struggled with injuries last season, and Griffin Canning, who also signed a one-year deal, are poised to step up. Tyler McGill is another candidate for the starting rotation, and the circumstances allow for an opportunity for these pitchers to prove themselves and seize the moment.