Manager Terry Collins assembled the Mets' starting pitchers on Saturday at Citi Field and explained his rationale for his World Series rotation order.

Then he turned to Game 1 starter Matt Harvey.

"You ready for it?" Collins asked.

Harvey looked at his manager and replied, "Damn right."

After Harvey starts Tuesday's opener against the Royals, Jacob deGrom will handle Game 2 at Kauffman Stadium. Then, when the series shifts to New York next weekend, Noah Syndergaard will start Game 3 and Steven Matz will get Game 4.