Javier Assad has been the Cubs most consistent starter and is having a tremendous season. With that being said, the former reliever turned starter is not regularly going deep into games and has failed to pitch 6 IP+ in 12/15 starts. It makes sense that Chicago is careful not to over-extend Assad considering he surrenders an OPS over .900 to opposing batters the third time facing them. This would certainly qualify as a tough matchup for Assad against a Mets lineup that has recently gotten their act together and sports an impressive .846 OPS since June 1st, good for the highest mark in the NL and second best in the MLB.