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Mets Leave David Peterson’s Next Start in Doubt After 1 1/3-Inning, Five-Run Struggle

Manager Carlos Mendoza has not committed to the left-hander’s scheduled Sunday turn, citing the need to reassess after heavy bullpen use.

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Overview

  • Peterson was tagged for five earned runs in 1 1/3 innings on Tuesday before the Mets rallied for a 9-7 win over the Cubs.
  • The left-hander has yielded 25 earned runs over his last five starts (18 2/3 innings) with a 9.72 ERA in September, and his season ERA has climbed to 4.22 from 2.83 on Aug. 1.
  • Mendoza declined to guarantee Peterson the season finale in Miami, leaving open the possibility of a bullpen appearance instead.
  • Peterson’s early exit required six relievers to cover 7 2/3 innings, increasing workload concerns for a staff navigating the season’s final five games.
  • Now at a career-high 168 2/3 innings—47 2/3 more than his previous high—Peterson maintains he is healthy as the Mets confront a tight wild-card race with the Reds holding a tiebreaker.