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David Peterson Earns First All-Star Selection as Robbie Ray’s Replacement

The selection spotlights the Mets’ strong All-Star presence, underscoring how pitching rotations shape replacement choices

Jul 3, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 03: David Peterson #23 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on July 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Major League Baseball tapped Peterson for the NL roster on July 10 after Robbie Ray became ineligible due to a scheduled Sunday start against the Dodgers
  • Peterson joins Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz as the Mets’ fourth All-Star this season and marks the franchise’s first left-handed starting nod since 2009
  • The 29-year-old lefty posted a 6-4 record with a 3.06 ERA, one complete-game shutout, 93 strikeouts and 37 walks over 108 innings in 18 starts before his selection
  • Since returning from hip labrum surgery in November 2023, Peterson ranks 12th in the majors with a 2.97 ERA and leads the Mets in innings, strikeouts and ERA among qualified starters
  • Phillies fans voiced frustration that Cristopher Sánchez, who boasts superior statistics but is also slated to pitch on Sunday, was bypassed for the replacement spot