The New York Mets secured a 9-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, improving their overall record to 22-11. Holding a 3.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies atop the National League East, the Mets have gotten off to a strong start despite injuries to key players.

As the Mets prepare for a brutal May schedule against teams such as the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers, their bullpen will need to bring their best. But recently, injuries to veteran relievers Danny Young and A.