In need of as many high-caliber arms as possible, the Mets are transitioning Tylor Megill from starter to reliever for the remainder of this season.

Megill, 27, spent 1 ½ years in the minor leagues primarily as a reliever before becoming a full-time starter in 2019. That experience likely will be helpful as he continues a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse before potentially joining the Mets bullpen during the team’s next homestand. Megill was electric in five April starts — all Mets wins — compiling a 1.93 ERA and 27 strikeouts (against six walks) in 28 innings. He struggled in four subsequent starts sandwiched around an IL stint due to biceps tendinitis, and has been sidelined since mid-June because of a right shoulder strain.

Few better understand the differences in approach to the jobs of starter and reliever than Seth Lugo, who has settled into the Mets bullpen after spending much of his early major league career in the starting rotation. Lugo spoke to Post Sports+ about the challenges of switching roles.

What kind of mindset change does a pitcher need to go from starter to reliever?