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| Jun 27 2025 | Peterson (5-4) took the loss against the Pirates on Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson yielded four of his five runs in the second inning, with the Pirates driving in a run in four consecutive plate appearances, and he didn't get enough run support to escape with the no-decision. Peterson strung together seven quality starts in eight outings since the beginning of May, but he has given up five earned runs in back-to-back appearances, which has inflated his numbers to a 3.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 83:34 K:BB across 95.1 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is lined up for next week at home against the Brewers. |
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| Jun 22 2025 | Peterson (5-3) took the loss Sunday against Philadelphia, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson hadn't allowed a home run in his past six starts, but he yielded a pair of round trippers Sunday. Both homers came in the fourth frame on a solo shot from Kyle Schwarber and a three-run homer from Edmundo Sosa. Peterson's loss was his first since May 6. On the year, Peterson owns a 2.98 ERA to go along with a 78:31 K:BB across 90.2 innings. |
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| Jun 17 2025 | Peterson did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's loss against Atlanta. He allowed three runs on five hits and three walks over seven-plus innings while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson gave up one run through seven frames and came out for the eighth inning. He put two runners on base without recording an out and was charged with both after Marcell Ozuna's three-run double. Peterson has given up three or fewer runs in seven straight outings, turning in six quality starts during that stretch. His 2.23 ERA over that seven-start span has lowered his season mark to 2.60 across 86.2 frames. Peterson's next outing is lined up to be in Philadelphia this weekend. |
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| Jun 11 2025 | Peterson (5-2) tallied the win Wednesday against the Nationals after giving up six hits and no walks in nine scoreless innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was brilliant in his first career shutout, keeping Washington off balance with a staggering 13 groundouts while also producing his first scoreless start of the season altogether. It was also just the fourth time this year that the 29-year-old left-hander didn't lend a free pass, and he's now hurled at least six frames in six of his last seven outings. Peterson sports a 2.49 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB across 79.2 innings, and he's scheduled to toe the slab in a tough road matchup against Atlanta next week. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision Thursday after allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six in seven innings of work during a 6-5 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson continued his hot recent stretch this season, tossing seven more quality innings against one of the league's more dangerous lineups. He's started two games against the Dodgers now and they have been the two longest starts of the southpaw's season. The 29-year-old has thrown at least six innings in five of his last six starts, and hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any of them, sporting a 2.58 ERA over that timeframe. Peterson is next slated to start at home against the Nationals next Wednesday. |
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| May 30 2025 | Peterson (4-2) earned the win against the Rockies on Friday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out five across 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson faced the minimum number of batters in two of the first five innings of Friday's game. He was brought back out for the sixth, but he was lifted after yielding an RBI double to Ryan McMahon. Peterson was one out shy from what would have been his fifth-straight quality start (and seventh of the season), but he received enough run support to come away with the win. The 29-year-old southpaw hasn't given up more than three earned runs in any of his 11 starts this season, and his 2.69 ERA (across 63.2 innings) is sixth best among qualified starters in the National League this season. He is slated to make his next start on the road against the Dodgers next week. |
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| May 24 2025 | Peterson (3-2) earned the victory over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 7.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson fell behind 2-0 in the second inning but didn't give up another run for the remainder of his outing. The southpaw completed a season-high 7.2 frames (in fact, this was the first time all year he's pitched more than six innings) and recorded his fourth straight quality start. Peterson's past two outings have been particularly impressive given the quality of opponent -- he's yielded just three earned runs over 13.2 frames versus the Yankees and Dodgers. The veteran hurler has been a key part of the Mets' rotation this year, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 54:22 K:BB through 58 innings. Peterson's next start is projected to be much less intimidating on paper than his past two, as he's lined up to face the Rockies at home next weekend. |
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| May 18 2025 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks across six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson started slowly, with leadoff hitter Paul Goldschmidt reaching on a throwing error in the first inning before back-to-back doubles by Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger yielded a pair of runs. The 29-year-old southpaw kept the Yankees from adding any more runs, but his efforts weren't enough to land a victory. Peterson has now logged three consecutive quality starts, though he's walked 11 batters in 18.0 innings during that stretch. On the year, Peterson has a 2.86 ERA over 50.1 innings. He's lined up to face the Dodgers next weekend. |
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| May 12 2025 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Monday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up a solo homer to Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the second inning, Peterson was able to rebound by retiring the next 10 batters he faced (including four strikeouts) before being tagged for a second run in the seventh frame. Peterson was able to generate 17 whiffs on 100 pitches (67 strikes) en route to his second straight quality start and fourth of the season. He has a 3.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB across 44.1 innings and is slated to take on the Yankees on the road this weekend. |
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| May 6 2025 | Peterson (2-2) took the loss Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets got on the board first, but Peterson allowed two runs in the fourth inning and a two-run home run to Lourdes Gurriel in the sixth. While Peterson was able to complete six innings for the third time this season, the four runs allowed were a season high. He also yielded a homer for the first time since his season debut March 31 versus the Marlins. The southpaw has a 3.52 ERA across 38.1 innings, and he's added a 1.38 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB. He is tentatively projected to make his next start in a favorable matchup at home versus the Pirates. |
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| Apr 30 2025 | Peterson (2-1) got the win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits while striking out two over five innings. He did not walk a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson got through four scoreless before the Diamondbacks finally pushed across a run with two singles and a double in the fifth. He did not come back out for the sixth despite being at 85 pitches and the Mets holding an 8-1 lead and hasn't reached six innings in any of his last three starts. Peterson's had two outings with nine strikeouts already this season but has combined to punch out only four in his last two starts. On a positive note, he has one walk over his last four outings and hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start thus far. He'll aim to beat the Diamondbacks twice in the span of a week when the Mets travel to face them Monday. |
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| Apr 18 2025 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cardinals after allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The nine punchouts matched a season high, and just one of Peterson's nine hits allowed went for extra bases. The left-hander has upped his strikeout rate a bit to begin the season, fanning 26 over 22 innings, and he should maintain a rotation spot as long as Sean Manaea (oblique), Frankie Montas (lat) and Paul Blackburn (knee) are each on the shelf. Peterson has a serviceable 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across four starts, but he's in line for a difficult assignment in next week's scheduled outing against the Phillies. |
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| Apr 12 2025 | Peterson (1-1) took the loss Saturday against the Athletics, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out five across six innings. He did not issue a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson started out strong by retiring eight of the first nine batters he faced, but he ran into trouble in the fourth inning when he gave up four hits and two runs. He was able to recover to get through the next two innings without issue and finished his outing tossing 89 pitches (66 strikes), with 19 first-pitch strikes and eight whiffs, though the 29-year-old southpaw did not receive enough run support from his teammates to avoid the loss. Peterson has had a strong start to the season, registering a 2.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 16.2 innings. He's tentatively slated to face off against the Cardinals at home next week. |
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| Apr 8 2025 | Peterson (illness) is listed as the Mets' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged after Peterson's latest start Sunday against Toronto that the southpaw was dealing with some nauseousness, but Peterson never appeared to be at any major risk of missing his next turn through the rotation. Despite being less than 100 percent and issuing five walks while taking a no-decision against Toronto, Peterson limited the Blue Jays to one run over 4.2 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.53 in the process. |
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| Apr 6 2025 | Peterson was removed from Sunday's start against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning due to nausea and blurred vision, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was in clear discomfort during the fifth inning and was finally pulled with two outs after he had two walks and a hit-by-pitch to three straight batters. Prior to that inning, Peterson was pitching well and still allowed just one run across his 4.2 frames. Peterson should be OK for his next turn through the rotation versus the A's next weekend. |
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| Mar 31 2025 | Peterson (1-0) picked up the win after giving up two runs on five hits and three walks in six innings Monday against Miami. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a solo home run to Otto Lopez in the first inning, Peterson settled in thereafter while receiving plenty of run support. Eric Wagaman did tag Peterson for another solo shot in the sixth frame, but it was an otherwise strong season debut overall for the southpaw. Peterson should remain in New York's rotation as long as Sean Manaea (oblique) is on the injured list, with his next start tentatively scheduled to come this weekend at home against Toronto. |
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| Mar 20 2025 | Peterson gave up two hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Houston. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson continued a stingy spring that has seen him post a 0.57 ERA and 12:7 K:BB through 15.2 innings. The 29-year-old lefty has a rotation spot locked up due to Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) being set to begin the season on the IL, and Peterson is expected to make his first start of 2025 on March 31 in Miami. |
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| Mar 5 2025 | Peterson struck out five over three scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, giving up one hit without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw took over for Kodai Senga to begin the third inning and fired 25 of 37 pitches for strikes before hitting the showers. Peterson is coming off the best year of his big-league career in 2024, posting a 2.90 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 101:46 K:BB over a career-high 121 regular-season innings during the regular season before working another six innings in the playoffs, and the Mets are counting on the 29-year-old to help solidify a rotation that will be missing Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) to begin 2025. |
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| Jan 9 2025 | The Mets and Peterson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson will be able to skip a hearing in what was his second year of arbitration eligibility. The southpaw's strikeout rate dipped to 19.8 percent in 2024, but he finished with a 2.90 ERA over 21 starts and will open 2025 in the Mets' rotation. |
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| Oct 17 2024 | Peterson will start Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Friday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson last pitched in Game 1 of the NLCS, though he's appeared exclusively out of the bullpen throughout the playoffs. He has yet to complete more than three innings in any of his six postseason appearances, and Kodai Senga sounds likely to also play a significant part of the Mets' plans Friday. |
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| Sep 29 2024 | Peterson (10-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing one hit and three walks over seven scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson saved his best performance for when the Mets needed it most, allowing zero runs for just the second time this year while allowing a measly first-inning infield single to Jackson Chourio. The eight strikeouts matched his second highest total of the season while the scoreless effort dropped his season ERA to an impressive 2.90 over 21 starts spanning 121 innings. The Mets still have work to do to make it into the postseason, but should they advance following Monday's double-header with Atlanta, Peterson would be required to work on short rest if he were to make an appearance in the Wild Card round. |
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| Sep 25 2024 | Peterson won't pitch as scheduled Wednesday against Atlanta after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hurricane Helene has caused MLB to postpone both Wednesday's and Thursday's games, which will be made up via a doubleheader Monday if the results of those contests could affect playoff positioning. New York is currently a half-game up on Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot, with Atlanta being just a half-game back of the Diamondbacks. The Mets haven't disclosed how they plan to adjust their rotation following the pair of postponements, but Peterson could pitch this weekend in Milwaukee. |
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| Sep 20 2024 | Peterson (9-3) took the loss Friday against Philadelphia, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and no walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The New York southpaw failed to reach the fifth inning for the first time this season, as he allowed a run in every frame during this 64-pitch performance. This is now the second time in three starts Peterson has yielded four earned runs after previously stringing together seven consecutive outings allowing two or fewer runs. The 29-year-old's ERA rose from 2.85 to 3.08 across 114 total innings to go with a 1.33 WHIP and 93:43 K:BB. Peterson looks to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled to be one with tremendous playoff implications at Atlanta next week. |
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| Sep 15 2024 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Philadelphia, allowing one run on four hits and a walk across 7.2 innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson and Cristopher Sanchez were locked into a pitchers' duel Sunday, but neither were credited with the victory. Peterson yielded five runs (four earned) in his previous start after yielding two or fewer earned runs in seven consecutive outings. Since the start of August, Peterson is 4-1 with a 2.22 ERA and a 46:17 K:BB across 56.2 innings. |
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| Sep 11 2024 | Peterson (9-2) took the loss Tuesday, giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks over 4.1 innings as the Mets were downed 6-2 by the Blue Jays. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was saddled with his first loss since July 28 as he struggled with his command. While Peterson tossed a respectable 51 of 76 pitches for strikes, he uncorked two wild pitches and plunked a batter, and he gave up some hard contact when he was in the strike zone. He saw his quality start streak end at five, and since the beginning of August he still sports a 2.39 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB through 49 innings, Peterson will look to bounce back in his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Nationals. |
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| Sep 4 2024 | Peterson (9-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over six innings in a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 11 strikeouts were a career high for the southpaw, who generated an impressive 20 swinging strikes among his 89 pitches. Peterson has won four straight decisions and has six quality starts in seven trips to the mound since the beginning of August, posting a 1.81 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 44.2 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Toronto. |
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| Aug 29 2024 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Arizona, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has now gone seven innings in three straight starts while delivering quality starts in five of his last six outings -- he's pitched to an impressive 1.86 ERA in that span (38.2 innings). Overall, the left-hander is 8-1 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:39 K:BB across 92.1 innings this season. Peterson will look to keep rolling in his next start, currently scheduled for next week at home versus the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 25 2024 | Peterson (8-1) picked up the win over the Padres on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 7.1 innings while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson surrendered just one hit through the first four innings before allowing three of the first four batters to reach in the fifth, leading to one run coming home for San Diego. He was later relieved by Dedniel Nunez with one out in the seventh, marking the second consecutive start in which he's been able to get through at least seven innings. Peterson has also logged quality starts in three straight and in four of his five outings this month. On the downside, his two strikeouts Saturday marked his lowest total in that category since July 1 against the Nationals and he's now issued multiple walks in seven of his last nine starts. |
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| Aug 19 2024 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision Monday against Baltimore, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk across seven innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson logged his third quality start in four appearances and kept the Orioles off the scoreboard until the fifth inning Monday. The left-hander tied his season high in strikeouts and issued fewer than three walks for the second time in seven starts. Peterson has been excellent in August, boasting a 1.85 ERA across 24.1 innings. He's on track to cap off a two-start week Saturday at San Diego. |
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| Aug 14 2024 | Peterson (7-1) allowed an unearned run on three hits and four walks while striking out four over 6.1 innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the sixth time Peterson has gone at least six innings, and it was one of his strongest outings this year. The one concern that remains is his high walk rate -- he's issued at least three walks in five of his last six starts and has a 4.3 BB/9 this season. Peterson has managed to post a 3.04 ERA despite a 1.39 WHIP and 56:34 K:BB through 71 innings over 13 starts on the year. He's projected for a tougher home start versus the Orioles early next week. |
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| Aug 8 2024 | Peterson (6-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over five innings against the Rockies. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was provided a four-run lead prior to taking the hill and saw the lead grow as high as seven as he cruised to his sixth win. A Brenton Doyle sacrifice fly was the only run tallied against the Denver-born Peterson, who has now allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts. While his WHIP is still a bit unsightly at 1.42, he's successfully limited the damage to the tune of a 3.34 ERA over 12 starts spanning 64.2 innings. He's next slated to toe the rubber when Oakland makes the cross-country trip to take on the Mets in Queens. |
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| Aug 4 2024 | Peterson did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson struggled a bit in the opening frame, issuing a walk to Zach Neto before giving up back-to-back singles with two outs, leading to a run coming across for the Angels. However, the lefty was able to pull himself together from that point on, allowing just one more run over his six innings of work while producing three 1-2-3 innings on the night. Peterson has now gone at least five innings in four consecutive starts and is yet to allow more than four runs in any outing this season. Saturday also marked the first time in his last five outings that he didn't walk multiple batters. |
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| Jul 28 2024 | Peterson (5-1) was saddled with the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings against Atlanta. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson faced just one batter over the minimum through three but allowed six of the first seven batters to reach base during a four-run fourth inning that led to Peterson taking his first loss of the season. It's only the second time in 10 starts Peterson has allowed more than two earned runs. He'll carry a 3.52 ERA and 1.47 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to take place in Anaheim against the Angels. |
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| Jul 22 2024 | Peterson (5-0) picked up the win Monday against Miami, allowing two earned runs on six hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson wasn't flashy but he logged his fifth win and remains undefeated on the season. The 28-year-old notched his sixth-consecutive start allowing two earned runs or fewer, logging a 2.53 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a 30:18 K:BB in 32 innings during that stretch. The southpaw's poor 1.57 K:BB ratio hampers his upside, but he has been rock solid for the Mets this season with a 3.14 ERA. He will look to keep rolling his next time out, tentatively scheduled for this weekend against Atlanta. |
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| Jul 16 2024 | The Mets activated Peterson (personal) from the paternity list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was away from the club for its final series before the All-Star break against the Rockies, but he'll be back on the roster for the start of the second half Friday in Miami. The Mets haven't revealed their post-break rotation plans yet, so it's not clear when Peterson's first start of the second half will come. |
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| Jul 12 2024 | The Mets placed Peterson on the paternity list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson delivered six scoreless frames against the Nationals in his final start before the All-Star break Thursday, so his absence won't affect the Mets' rotation and will actually allow the club to add an extra bullpen arm. Eric Orze was called up in a corresponding move Friday. |
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| Jul 11 2024 | Peterson (4-0) earned the win Thursday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing four hits and three walks against the Nationals. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson, who has now given up two earned runs or fewer in all but one of his eight starts, kept the Nationals off the board to mark his first scoreless outing of the season. Peterson lowered his ERA from 3.58 to 3.09 with the outing, though a less impressive 1.42 WHIP belies that ERA and portends more trouble in the future, as indicated by the 5.71 xERA he held prior to Thursday's outing. Peterson will now receive extended time off as his next start is not scheduled to take place until following the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 7 2024 | Peterson came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Pirates, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old lefty ran up his pitch count and got the hook after 87 pitches (61 strikes), missing a chance to collect his fourth win of the season. Peterson has allowed two runs or less in four straight starts but has failed to complete five innings in two of them, leaving him with a 3.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 21 innings over that stretch. He could be the pitcher bumped from the rotation when Kodai Senga (shoulder) returns sometime after the All-Star break, but Peterson will take one more turn before the Midsummer Classic, lining up to face the Nationals at home next week. |
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| Jul 1 2024 | Peterson did not factor into the decision in Monday's 9-7 win versus Washington, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The New York southpaw scattered seven singles en route to his third quality start of 2024. After issuing eight free passes across 10.1 innings in his previous two outings, Peterson was much sharper in this appearance, walking fewer than two for just the second time this season in six starts. The 28-year-old now sports a 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 22:14 K:BB in 33.1 overall innings. He is currently slated to make his next start against the Pirates in Pittsburgh this weekend. |
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| Jun 26 2024 | Peterson came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, allowing one run on three hits and five walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being staked to a 6-0 lead by the end of the fourth inning, Peterson wasn't efficient enough to qualify for his fourth straight win as he needed 103 pitches (62 strikes) to record his 13 outs. The southpaw has walked multiple batters in four straight outings but has mostly been able to limit the damage, and he'll take a 3.67 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB through 27 innings into his next start, which is currently scheduled to come on the road early next week against the Nationals. The Mets begin a stretch of 17 straight games without a day off Friday, however, which could require some juggling of the rotation. |
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| Jun 21 2024 | Peterson will no longer start Sunday versus the Cubs after being pushed back in the Mets' rotation, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when Peterson's next start will come, but it now figures to be early next week against the Yankees. Luis Severino has been bumped up to start Sunday in Chicago on regular rest. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | Peterson allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson delivered a quality start as the Mets piled on 14 runs of support in the victory. He's earned three straight wins and has produced a quality start in two of his first four outings this season. He dropped his ERA to 3.97 with a 12:8 K:BB through 22.2 innings. Peterson also generated a season-high 11 whiffs, including six with his fastball. His next start is expected to be on the road against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 12 2024 | Peterson (2-0) earned the win over Miami on Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one batter over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson wasn't exactly impressive in the outing -- he induced only two swinging strikes and walked more batters (two) than he struck out (one) -- but he survived just long enough to pick up his second straight victory. The four runs were a season-high mark for the southpaw, who has made only three starts thus far after beginning the season on the injured list due to a hip injury. Peterson's 4.32 ERA through 16.2 innings may be good enough to help him maintain a spot in the rotation, though his 6:5 K:BB doesn't bode well for his fantasy appeal. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Peterson (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw wasn't dominant, but he threw an efficient 81 pitches (52 strikes) as he recorded his first big-league win since July 27 of last year, which coincidentally was also against Washington. Peterson has made a good case so far for sticking in the Mets' rotation, allowing four earned runs in 11.2 innings over his first two starts. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Marlins. |
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| Jun 4 2024 | Peterson is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals in Washington, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a pair of off days Thursday and Friday ahead of their two-game series versus the Phillies in London this weekend, the Mets opted to condense their rotation from six to five men. Peterson ended up making the cut, as the Mets instead optioned rookie Christian Scott to Triple-A Syracuse last weekend. After returning from the 60-day injured list last week, Peterson drew a tough matchup in the Dodgers for his 2024 Mets debut, but he held his own against one of baseball's best offenses, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings. He'll get a more favorable draw Tuesday, facing off against a Nationals offense that ranks 27th in the majors with an 81 wRC+ versus left-handed pitching for the season. |
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| May 29 2024 | Peterson came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 10-3 loss to the Dodgers, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his season debut after recovering from offseason hip surgery, Peterson tossed 86 pitches (57 strikes) in a solid performance and left the mound with the score tied 3-3. The Mets are running with a six-man rotation at least until their trip to London in early June to face the Phillies, so the southpaw should get another start early next week, on the road against the Nationals. Whether Peterson remains in the rotation after that is unclear. |
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| May 26 2024 | The Mets have officially announced Peterson (hip) as the starter for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson underwent surgery for a torn labrum in his left hip this offseason and opened the season on the 60-day injured list, but he'll make his long awaited return on the mound against Los Angeles. The southpaw recorded a 5.03 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with a 128:50 K:BB across 27 appearances (21 starts) last season with the Mets. |
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| May 18 2024 | Peterson (hip) struck out eight over 5.1 scoreless innings in his latest rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton. He scattered five hits and didn't walk a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson opened the season on the 60-day injured list while he completed his recovery from Nov. 6 surgery to address a torn labrum in his left hip, but the southpaw looks on pace to be activated on or around when he's first eligible May 27. He tossed 70 pitches (53 strikes) in Tuesday's outing, his first with Binghamton and the fourth outing overall of his rehab assignment. Peterson will likely shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse and should require just one or two more tune-up starts before making his way back from the IL. The Mets have a full rotation at the moment, so Peterson -- who has a minor-league option remaining -- could end up sticking around with Syracuse upon his activation. |
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| May 13 2024 | Peterson (hip) will make his next rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday or Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old southpaw has made three rehab starts for Single-A St. Lucie, posting a dazzling 16:1 K:BB over 8.2 scoreless innings, and he appears ready for tougher competition as he completes his recovery from offseason hip surgery. Peterson is eligible to come off the injured list May 27, but the Mets rotation is crowded at the moment with prospect Christian Scott now in the majors and Tylor Megill (shoulder) poised to be activated from the 15-day injured list this week. Peterson has a minor-league option remaining, so he may get sent to Triple-A Syracuse once he's activated. |
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| May 7 2024 | Peterson (hip) struck out four and allowed one hit and no walks over three innings Friday for Single-A St. Lucie in the second start of his rehab assignment. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has now permitted just one baserunner while striking out nine over his first two rehab starts with St. Lucie and could be ready for a stiffer test with a higher-level affiliate. He built up to 41 pitches (23 strikes) on Friday and will likely need to bring his count up to around 75 before the Mets feel comfortable bringing him back from the 60-day injured list. After opening the season on the shelf while he continued his recovery from left hip surgery, Peterson won't be eligible for activation until late May. |
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| Apr 28 2024 | Peterson (hip) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A St. Lucie, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson will likely be in store for a light workload as he begins his rehab assignment and makes his first appearance in affiliated ball Sept. 28, 2023. The southpaw, who underwent left hip surgery over the offseason, is on the Mets' 60-day injured list and is expected to be built up slowly over the next month before he's eligible for activation beginning May 27. Peterson's performance during the rehab assignment as well as the state of New York's rotation by late May will likely determine whether he takes back a starting spot upon his return or is eased back into the mix as a multi-inning reliever. |
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| Apr 19 2024 | Manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that Peterson (hip) is roughly one week away from beginning a rehab assignment, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has been sidelined all season after undergoing hip surgery in November. He will need to spend a significant amount of time in the minors as he builds up to a starter's workload, but he will have plenty of room to do so, as he is not eligible to return from the IL until May 27. |
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| Mar 21 2024 | Peterson (hip) began throwing bullpen sessions in March and is hopeful to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible May 27, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After undergoing surgery Nov. 6 to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, Peterson was projected to require 6-to-7 months of recovery time, so the Mets felt comfortable stashing him on the 60-day IL to begin the season to clear up a 40-man roster spot for another player. Peterson won't be ready to pitch in games at any point this spring, but he seems to be making steady progress in his recovery from hip surgery. Now that he's reached the point in his rehab where he's throwing bullpen sessions, Peterson could soon face hitters in live batting practice sessions and simulated games. After that, Peterson would then likely be sent out on an extended minor-league rehab assignment as he looks to build back up to a starter's workload. |
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| Feb 25 2024 | Peterson (hip) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander is expected to miss the first two months of the season as he continues his rehab from November hip surgery, so it's not a surprise he'll begin the campaign on the injured list. Peterson had a 5.03 ERA in 27 appearances (21 starts) last season and likely won't be guaranteed a rotation spot once healthy. |
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| Jan 11 2024 | Peterson (hip) signed a one-year, $2.15 million contract with the Mets on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson underwent hip surgery in November and is expected to miss roughly the first two months of the season. Despite his procedure and 5.03 ERA from a season ago, Peterson will receive a $1.4 million raise. Given the offseason additions of Sean Manaea and Adrian Houser, Peterson's rotation spot is far from guaranteed once he's able to return. |
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| Nov 8 2023 | Peterson underwent surgery Monday to repair the labrum in his left hip, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets noted that the procedure usually takes 6-to-7 months to recover from, which means Peterson could miss roughly the first two months of next season. It's unclear how long the hip has been bothering Peterson, but it's possible it contributed to an up-and-down 2023 season which saw the lefty hold a 5.03 ERA and 128:50 K:BB over 111 innings. The Mets had already figured to be in the market for rotation help this offseason, and this news only reinforces that notion. |
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| Sep 21 2023 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against the Phillies. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson continues to rack up impressive strikeout totals, logging 37 in his last five starts (26.2 innings). However, he'd wind up with a no-decision Thursday, allowing a pair of runs in the first inning and another two in the third, as the left-hander remains winless since July 27. Overall, Peterson is 3-8 with a 5.37 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 120:46 K:BB across 104 innings this season. He'll likely make one more start this season, currently scheduled for next week against Miami. |
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| Sep 15 2023 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Reds. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 10 strikeouts matched a career high for Peterson, who has achieved that total on three other occasions. He pitched well but a two-run homer by Spencer Steer in the 6th inning was Peterson's ultimate undoing as he finished one out shy of a quality start. He lowered his season ERA to 5.52 and has 113 strikeouts in 100 innings. His next start is scheduled to take place during the Mets' upcoming road trip to Miami. |
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| Sep 10 2023 | Peterson (3-8) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against Minnesota. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson hit Donovan Solano with a pitch and then gave up a single to Jorge Polanco to open the bottom of the first before fanning the next three batters to get out of the jam. However, he would go on to allow three runs over the next two frames, which would ultimately decide the contest. The lefty has now allowed at least three runs and seven hits in three of his last four outings and has not recorded a win since July 27. On a positive note, he does hold a healthy 20:4 K:BB over his last three starts. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits over four innings against the Mariners. He struck out four and did not issue any walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson surrendered a solo homer in the first inning and two more runs in the third. He was removed with no outs in the fifth and a runner on base who would come around to score, giving Seattle a 4-3 lead and putting the southpaw on track for a loss until New York staged a late comeback. In six starts since rejoining the Mets' rotation Aug. 4, Peterson has posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and pedestrian 27:16 K:BB across 26 innings. He tentatively lines up for a road matchup with Minnesota next weekend. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over seven innings in a 3-2 victory over the Angels. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson matched a season high with eight strikeouts Sunday while shutting out the Angels until the seventh inning. It was an encouraging outing from the 27-year-old Peterson, who allowed four runs in just 4.2 innings in his last start against Atlanta. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 5.23 on the season with a 1.60 WHIP and 91:41 K:BB across 84.1 innings, including 16 starts. Peterson will look to build on his performance in his next outing, currently scheduled as a home matchup next week against Seattle. |
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| Aug 22 2023 | Peterson did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against Atlanta. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old southpaw endured yet another rough outing Monday, allowing a two-run double to Michael Harris and two solo home runs to Marcell Ozuna before exiting with two outs in the fifth inning. Peterson has failed to complete five innings in any of his three starts since rejoining the Mets' rotation on Aug. 9, posting a 5.25 ERA, 2.00 WHIP with a pedestrian 14:10 K:BB across 12 innings during that stretch. Assuming he gets another turn, Peterson is projected to face the Angels at home this weekend. |
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| Aug 16 2023 | Peterson escaped with a no-decision Tuesday in the Mets' 7-4 loss to the Pirates, giving up one run on three hits and six walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw put runners in scoring position in each of the first three innings but was able to wriggle off the hook each time, and the only damage off Peterson came via a Liover Peguero solo shot to lead off the top of the second. It was still a rough outing for Peterson, who also plunked a batter and got just 48 of his 91 pitches over the plate. Since rejoining the rotation after the trade deadline, he's posted a 2.61 ERA that is far more lucky than good considering his 1.84 WHIP and 11:11 K:BB through 10.1 innings. Until he improves his control, Peterson will be an extremely volatile fantasy option. He's next set to take the mound this weekend in St. Louis. |
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| Aug 9 2023 | Peterson allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson isn't fully built up after pitching out of the bullpen for most of July, so he was limited to 62 pitches and 3.2 frames Wednesday. The southpaw allowed a run in each of the first and second innings but kept the Mets in the contest, striking out five batters and allowing six baserunners. Peterson looks to have a rotation spot locked down with Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer no longer around, and he'll aim to extend further in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home against Pittsburgh early next week. |
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| Aug 8 2023 | Peterson is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Citi Field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson will be making his second straight turn through the rotation as a replacement for Max Scherzer, who was traded to the Rangers on July 29. Since he had been working out of the bullpen for nearly a month, Peterson was limited to just three innings and 52 pitches in his most recent start Friday against the Orioles. The lefty should be able to work longer into Wednesday's outing, though he still could struggle to reach the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. |
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| Aug 5 2023 | Peterson came away with a no-decision Friday in the Mets' 10-3 loss to the Orioles, allowing one hit and three walks over three scoreless innings. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed 30 of 52 pitches for strikes in the short outing, but considering he hadn't pitched more than two innings in an appearance in nearly a month, a restricted workload was to be expected. Peterson has a 2.66 ERA in 20.1 innings since the beginning of July, but that comes with a lackluster 1.43 WHIP and 19:11 K:BB, and the jury is still out on whether the 27-year-old will ever develop into an effective rotation option. He'll make his next start, and get stretched out further, at home against the Cubs next week. |
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| Aug 1 2023 | Peterson is likely to start Friday in Baltimore, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday would have been Max Scherzer's turn in the Mets rotation, but he was traded to the Rangers on Saturday and is slated to make his debut for Texas this Thursday. Peterson, 27, has struggled to a 5.92 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 11 starts and six relief appearances this season with New York. |
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| Jul 14 2023 | Peterson will work out of the bullpen going forward, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the return of Jose Quintana from the 60-day injured list, Peterson will lose his spot in the rotation and be pushed into a multi-inning relief role. The 27-year-old southpaw has been hit around consistently this season and holds a 6.46 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 54.1 frames across 11 starts. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Peterson (2-7) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson gave up all three runs in the second inning, but the Mets' offense couldn't provide a sufficient response. He's allowed just three runs over 15.1 innings since his return to the big-league roster June 27, but his place in the rotation remains up in the air, likely hinging on when Jose Quintana (ribs) will be ready to make his season debut. Peterson has a 6.46 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 60:22 K:BB over 54.1 innings this season. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Peterson allowed one run on three hits and three walks over four innings in Sunday's win against the Giants. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson gave up a run on a groundout in the third inning but otherwise looked solid in his short outing. He was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse in May after posting a terrible 8.08 ERA through 39 innings. The 27-year-old has coughed up just one run over 10 innings since returning to the MLB level, lowering his season ERA to 6.61. Peterson will likely stay in the rotation for another start, which is currently lined up to be in San Diego. |
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| Jun 29 2023 | Peterson is listed as the Mets' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Giants at Citi Field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets will unsurprisingly stick with Peterson for another turn through the rotation after he tossed six shutout frames Tuesday against a Brewers offense that has languished versus left-handed pitching all season. The Giants, meanwhile, rank closer to the middle of the pack in most offensive metrics versus southpaws, so Peterson should have a slightly tougher matchup on his hands Sunday. Peterson's performance versus Milwaukee was arguably his best of the season, as he had posted an 8.08 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in eight starts for the big club prior to being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in mid-May. |
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| Jun 27 2023 | Peterson (2-6) picked up the win Tuesday versus Milwaukee after he allowed five hits and three walks across six scoreless innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Syracuse for his first big-league start in six weeks and delivered his best outing of the campaign. Peterson still showed signs of the struggles that resulted in him being sent to the minors in mid-May with three walks and just 11 swinging strikes on 110 pitches, but he consistently worked out of trouble against the Brewers. The 27-year-old still has a bloated 7.00 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB across 45 innings this season, but the scoreless performance should be enough for him to garner another turn through the rotation. |
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| Jun 25 2023 | Peterson will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Tuesday against the Brewers, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander has an 8.08 ERA in eight starts for the Mets this year and was demoted from the big-league rotation in mid-May. Peterson has a remarkable 4.86 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB across 37 innings for Syracuse this year, but he'll receive another look in the majors since New York requires a fifth starter this week. |
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| May 16 2023 | The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson struggled in another spot start Monday versus the Nationals and now stands 1-6 with a brutal 8.08 ERA through 39 innings of work this season at the MLB level. Josh Walker will join the Mets' bullpen in a corresponding move. |
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| May 12 2023 | Peterson will make a spot start for the Mets on Monday versus the Nationals, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will allow an extra day of rest for Justin Verlander, who is now instead on tap for Tuesday's series opener against the Rays. Peterson struggled in an emergency start this past Tuesday versus the Reds, yielding four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over just 3.1 innings. |
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| May 10 2023 | Peterson (1-5) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.1 innings as the Mets fell 7-6 to the Reds. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse at the end of April, but Peterson was brought back up after just one minor-league start when Max Scherzer (neck) wasn't able to take his turn. Peterson failed to capitalize on his second chance and needed 87 pitches to record only 10 outs, although he did avoid serving up any homers for just the second time in seven big-league outings this season. Peterson could remain in the Mets' rotation for now if Scherzer isn't ready to return over the weekend, or if the team simply wants to give the whole rotation an extra day of rest, but his 7.68 ERA and 1.68 WHIP don't make a compelling case to stick around for the long term. |
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| May 9 2023 | Peterson was called up from Triple-A Syracuse and will start Tuesday versus the Reds, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Max Scherzer (neck) being scratched from his start Tuesday, Peterson will return to the big-league mound. Peterson has struggled to a 7.34 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 30.2 innings in six starts with New York this season. In a corresponding move that made room for the left-hander on the major-league roster, Jimmy Yacabonis (quad) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has a strong 18.8 K-BB%, but it hasn't translated into strong run prevention. The southpaw had strong starts against the Marlins and Padres earlier in the year, but he gave up four or more runs in his other four starts. With Saturday's postponement and a potential postponement coming again Sunday against Atlanta, the Mets will have well-rested rotation options available early next week. Max Scherzer (suspension) and Justin Verlander (shoulder) will also return next week. John Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Brewers, surrendering five runs on five hits and five walks over four-plus innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' offense woke up and saved Peterson from a loss, but the left-hander was far from sharp, tossing 49 of 92 pitches for strikes and getting hit hard when he was in the strike zone. The 27-year-old's spot in the rotation is secure due to all the injuries on New York's staff, but through two starts he has a 6.00 ERA and 10:6 K:BB in nine innings. Peterson's next start is set for early next week, at home against the Padres. |
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| Mar 31 2023 | Peterson (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 2-1 to the Marlins, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed 51 of 84 pitches for strikes in his first outing of the season, but a second-inning solo shot by Jorge Soler put the Mets in an early hole they never climbed out of. Peterson could get a lengthy run in the rotation with both Justin Verlander (lat) and Jose Quintana (ribs) on the IL, and he'll look for a little more run support in his next start, likely to come Wednesday in Milwaukee. |
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| Mar 20 2023 | Peterson gave up one hit and four walks over four scoreless innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander wasn't exactly sharp, throwing 40 of 66 pitches for strikes, but he was able to escape every jam his control issues created. More importantly for Peterson's chances of beginning the season in the Mets' rotation, Tylor Megill also pitched Sunday and had a much worse outing. Peterson posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 110:41 K:BB over 19 starts (91 innings) as a starter last year, and at this stage he appears to be the clear favorite to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation. |
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| Mar 19 2023 | Peterson is starting Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson will get the start, and Tylor Megill will follow for the Mets in the spring affair. Both arms are battling for one of the final spots in the New York rotation, and their efforts Sunday will at least play a part in determining who ends up being a part of that group to open the year. |
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| Mar 15 2023 | Peterson walked one and struck out five over four scoreless, no-hit innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jose Quintana (ribs) projected to be out until around the All-Star break, there's an opening in the Mets' rotation, and the competition for it is fierce. Tylor Megill fired four scoreless innings against the Marlins on Monday with three strikeouts, but Peterson topped that Tuesday with a brilliant performance over 68 pitches (41 strikes) against a Washington lineup that contained a handful of Opening Day starters, including CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz and Corey Dickerson. Peterson might have the edge over Megill right now simply by virtue of the fact that he'd be the only southpaw in the New York rotation, but this battle could come right down to the wire. |
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| Mar 14 2023 | Peterson (foot) will start Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson made his second and most recent appearance of the spring March 4, but after taking a comebacker off his left foot in that outing, the Mets elected to delay his re-entry into the pitching schedule out of an abundance of caution. The southpaw's foot appears to have checked out fine following his most recent throwing sessions, so he'll get back on the hill Tuesday and could build up to 3-to-4 innings. Peterson's health and availability takes on added importance after Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Monday that starter Jose Quintana (rib) is expected to be shut down for the next three months, though Puma notes that team officials are intrigued by the idea of giving right-hander Tylor Megill the first crack at replacing Quintana in the rotation. |
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| Mar 13 2023 | Peterson (foot) could be behind Tylor Megill in the pecking order for a rotation spot with the Mets following Jose Quintana's (rib) injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has missed a little time this spring with a foot contusion (he could return Tuesday), but this seems to be more about the team viewing Megill as having more upside. Quintana is expected to be sidelined until around the All-Star break, so the Mets figure to wind up needing both pitchers, anyway. Peterson held a 3.83 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 105.2 innings in 2022 and is worthy of a late flier in fantasy leagues even if he doesn't start the year in the rotation. |
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| Mar 12 2023 | Peterson (foot) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could pitch in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has now thrown off a mound twice since being struck in the left foot by a comebacker March 4, and he could make his return to game action this week. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, Peterson should have a chance to secure a spot in New York's Opening Day rotation with Jose Quintana (ribs) out indefinitely and Kodai Senga (finger) also banged up. |
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| Mar 9 2023 | Peterson (foot) threw live batting practice without issue Thursday in Mets camp, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson would have been an option to start Thursday afternoon's exhibition game against Team Venezuela, but the Mets wanted to keep him in a more controlled environment after he took a comebacker off his left foot in a Grapefruit League outing over the weekend. All is well, per manager Buck Showalter. Peterson, 27, is slated for the season-opening rotation in Queens with Jose Quintana sidelined indefinitely due to a rib fracture. |
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| Mar 7 2023 | Peterson said he's fine Tuesday after taking a comebacker off his left foot during a Grapefruit League start Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's encouraging news given that Peterson now appears to be in the running for a spot in the Mets' season-opening starting rotation after Jose Quintana was diagnosed Monday with a stress fracture in his left ribcage. Peterson, 27, worked to a solid 3.83 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 105.2 innings (19 starts, nine relief appearances) last year for New York. He's worthy of late-round consideration in most fantasy drafts with a path toward an elevated role. |
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| Mar 6 2023 | Peterson (foot) is an option to join the Mets' rotation if Jose Quintana (rib) needs to miss time, Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson is dealing with an injury himself, although his foot issue appears to be minor after a CT scan showed only a contusion. The left-hander showed flashes of being a mixed-league asset last season, finishing with a 3.83 ERA and 126 strikeouts over 105.2 innings while splitting time between the rotation and bullpen. Tylor Megill would also be in the mix to replace Quintana. |
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| Mar 5 2023 | Peterson has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion and is considered day-to-day, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's X-rays on his left foot came back inconclusive, and he underwent a CT scan Sunday. The left-hander was struck in the foot during Saturday's Grapefruit League appearance against the Marlins before exiting. Peterson may need to miss a few days while recovering from the bruise, but barring a setback he should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. |
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| Mar 4 2023 | Peterson will undergo X-rays after being struck on his left foot by a batted ball in Saturday's exhibition contest, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson tossed two innings in Saturday's contest, but he also picked up the injury along the way. Expect the Mets to release another update on his status after the results of his exam are available. |
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| Mar 2 2023 | Peterson is expected to be in the mix as part of a six-man rotation the Mets plan to use at points this season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team will utilize a traditional five-man setup for most of the season, but the plan is to insert a sixth starter during long stretches with no days off. That means both Peterson and Tylor Megill could wind up making a handful of starts even if everyone stays healthy (which, of course, is unlikely). It makes sense both because it will give the regular starters extra rest but also because Peterson and Megill on paper look like two of the better sixth/seventh starters in baseball. |
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| Feb 18 2023 | Peterson will be stretched out as a starter in spring training, indicating he could begin the regular season in the rotation at Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets have five veteran starters on guaranteed contracts, which means when everyone is healthy, depth options like Peterson will either work out of the big-league bullpen or get stashed in Syracuse. As Peterson has minor-league options remaining, the latter route seems more likely to begin the season. The 27-year-old southpaw made 28 appearances (19 starts) for the Mets in 2022 with a career-high 27.8 percent strikeout rate and solid 3.64 FIP, and he could be the first pitcher called upon should injuries hit the rotation. |
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| Sep 15 2022 | Peterson will be moved to the Mets' bullpen within the next few days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson will head to the bullpen once Max Scherzer (oblique) makes his return to New York's rotation Monday. Peterson has allowed 11 earned runs over 9.1 innings since the beginning of September and could be used in more low-leverage situations out of the bullpen until he's able to regain command over his pitches. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Peterson (7-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on two hits and three walks over one-third of an inning in a 6-3 loss to the Cubs. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's disastrous outing began with three straight walks and ended with back-to-back two-run doubles from Yan Gomes and PJ Higgins. The lefty had not allowed four runs or more in 11 straight starts, his last such outing coming June 15 when he allowed four in four innings against Milwaukee. During that 11-start span, the 27-year-old recorded seven strikeouts or more eight times. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Peterson (7-4) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings as the Mets fell 6-3 to the Marlins. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strikeouts salvaged some fantasy value for the lefty, but Peterson wasn't sharp, tossing 44 of 78 pitches for strikes and serving up three extra-base hits, including a first-inning homer by Garrett Cooper. Peterson has lasted six innings only once in five starts since the beginning of August but hasn't pitched badly, posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 31:8 K:BB through 25 innings over that stretch. |
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| Sep 9 2022 | Peterson is scheduled to start Friday's game in Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson looked to be on the outs for a rotation spot after Carlos Carrasco returned from the 15-day injured list last weekend, but the 27-year-old southpaw will end up maintaining a starting role after Max Scherzer (oblique) was placed on the shelf just a few days later. Over his six appearances (four starts) for the Mets in the second half, Peterson has turned in a 3.57 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB across 22.2 innings. |
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| Sep 3 2022 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-3 win over the Nationals, giving up three runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed 58 of 95 pitches for strikes in a solid outing, but the Mets' offense didn't take the lead for good until the bottom of the sixth inning. Peterson has a 3.38 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 16 innings over his last three starts, but with Carlos Carrasco (oblique) set to rejoin the rotation Sunday, he could move into a long relief role over the final weeks of the season. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Peterson (7-3) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter in six shutout innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson took an inefficient loss in the second game of last Saturday's doubleheader versus the Phillies, but he was good in this start against the hapless Rockies. He didn't give up an extra-base hit and kept Colorado from putting a runner in scoring position after the first inning. Peterson lowered his ERA to 3.21 with a 1.28 WHIP and 104:40 K:BB through 89.2 innings across 20 appearances (16 starts). He could stick in the rotation for another turn since Carlos Carrasco (oblique) is more than a week away from returning. If Peterson gets another turn, he lines up for a favorable home start versus the Nationals next weekend. |
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| Aug 25 2022 | The Mets will call up Peterson from Triple-A Syracuse to have him to start Saturday's game against the Rockies at Citi Field, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because he was designated as the Mets' 27th man in advance of his start in the second game of last Saturday's doubleheader with the Phillies, Peterson had to be returned to the minors following the outing in what amounted to a procedural move. The Mets will still need to make a corresponding transaction to bring Peterson back this weekend, but he'll be stepping into the rotation on a more permanent basis while Carlos Carrasco (oblique) is likely sidelined until around mid-September. Peterson owns a 3.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 97:40 K:BB across 83.2 innings in the majors this season. |
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| Aug 21 2022 | The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse following Saturday's doubleheader with the Phillies, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because he was designated as the Mets' 27th man for the twin bill, Peterson will temporarily move off the active roster after he struck out six and allowed three earned runs over 4.2 innings en route to taking the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill. As Britton notes, Peterson had to be designated as the 27th man in order to rejoin the Mets since he hadn't spent the minimum 15 days in the minors following his Aug. 6 demotion, but he'll still be eligible to be recalled later this week when New York requires a new fifth starter to replace the injured Carlos Carrasco (oblique). Unless the Mets decide to take advantage of Wednesday's off day to get by with a four-man rotation during the upcoming week, Peterson should rejoin the Mets to make a start next weekend against the Rockies at Citi Field. |
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| Aug 20 2022 | Peterson (6-3) allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings to take the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was called up from Triple-A Syracuse prior to the start, and he should stick in the rotation thanks to the absence of Carlos Carrasco (oblique). He didn't have his best performance against the Phillies, though he managed to strand three runners in scoring position to avoid any further damage. Peterson entered the game having allowed fewer than three earned runs in seven of his last nine outings while maintaining a 56:18 K:BB across 39 frames, so he should experience more success moving forward. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Peterson will be recalled to start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander picked up the win with 5.1 scoreless frames in a spot start Aug. 6 against Atlanta, and he'll rejoin the big club Saturday for the twin bill. Peterson has been an effective rotation option for the Mets in 14 starts this year with a 3.17 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 83:33 K:BB over 71 innings. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was excellent in the matinee, holding Atlanta to three hits and three walks over 5.1 scoreless innings to improve to 6-2 on the season. He struck out five. Chances are, Peterson will be back the week of Aug. 15, in time for New York's next twin bill. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Mets manager Buck Showalter said Peterson will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start one game of Saturday's doubleheader with Atlanta at Citi Field, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York is likely to designate Peterson as the 27th man for the twin bill, meaning that he's expected to be sent back to Syracuse immediately after the start. Though Peterson should make for a decent streaming option in deeper leagues after submitting a 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 86:35 K:BB in 73.2 innings with the big club earlier this season, Jacob deGrom's return to the rotation Tuesday means that the Mets won't have a permanent spot for the 26-year-old lefty now that the team's top five starters are all healthy again. |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson wasn't listed as a starter for any games during the Mets' weekend series against Miami, and he'll ultimately head to the minors with Jacob deGrom (shoulder) on track to make his season debut next week. Peterson posted a 4.64 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 21.1 innings over six outings in July and will be a candidate for a call-up if the Mets need an additional starter at some point. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Peterson isn't listed as a starting pitcher for any of the Mets' next four games, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result of off days Monday and Thursday, the Mets are shortening their rotation to four men this week. Taijuan Walker took the mound for Tuesday's win over the Yankees, while Max Scherzer will take the hill in Wednesday's series finale on four days' rest. The Mets will then have Chris Bassitt, Carlos Carrasco and Walker pitch in their three games in Miami this weekend, leaving Peterson to work out of the bullpen like he did in last weekend's series with the Padres. New York will require a fifth starter beginning with next week's series in Washington, but Jacob deGrom (shoulder) looks like he'll be ready to return from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut by then. Unless the Mets lose another starter to an injury or if manager Buck Showalter expands the rotation to six men, Peterson looks like he'll be the odd man out. |
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| Jul 18 2022 | Peterson gave up one unearned run on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over five innings in a 3-2 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson took advantage of the Cubs sub-par lineup by racking up eight strikeouts over five innings of work. The 26-year-old left-hander found himself in a bases-loaded jam in the fourth after a fielding error by Eduardo Escobar on a tailor-made double play ball, but he got out of the inning by leaning on his slider to induce a couple of swinging strikeouts. Peterson's slider has tons of movement and opponents are only hitting .145 against it in 2022. Despite his success in the rotation this season, however, he could be the odd man out when Jacob deGrom (shoulder) comes off the IL some time after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 12 2022 | Peterson (5-2) took the loss Tuesday in Atlanta, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine in 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson cruised through the first five innings, holding Atlanta scoreless and allowing just a hit and two walks. After striking out Ronald Acuna to begin the sixth he issued a walk and gave up a two-run homer to Matt Olson and was removed from the game. Over his last two starts, the lefty has fanned 16 and walked eight in nine innings of work. If he starts again before the All-Star break it would be Sunday against the Cubs. |
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| Jul 7 2022 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-3 extra-inning win over the Reds, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strikeouts helped salvage some fantasy value for the southpaw, but Peterson struggled to find the plate consistently, tossing only 51 of 93 pitches for strikes. He was on the hook for his second loss of the year until the Mets rallied in the ninth inning. New York will get Chris Bassitt (COVID-19) back this weekend, but Trevor Williams is the more likely pitcher to get bumped from the rotation despite this poor outing from Peterson, who still sports a 3.48 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:27 K:BB through 62 big-league innings this season. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | The Mets reinstated Peterson (personal) from the paternity list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Reds in Cincinnati, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was away from the team for the maximum three days while observing the birth of his child, but he hadn't been in line to start in any of the Mets' games during that stretch anyway. He'll return to the mound on his normal four days' rest after he delivered one of the best starts of his career last Friday, when he struck out a season-high 10 batters while giving up three earned runs across six innings in a win over the Rangers. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | Peterson (paternity) will start Wednesday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson left the team following the birth of his child, but he will not wind up missing a turn through the rotation. He will look to pick up where he left off after posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 25:2 K:BB in 18.1 innings over his last three starts. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Peterson will be placed on the paternity list Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson started Friday's game against the Rangers and allowed three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 in six innings to earn the win. The southpaw left the team Saturday, but the Mets will wait at least one additional day to officially make a transaction since players can spend a maximum of three days on the paternity list. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Peterson (5-1) earned the win Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and zero walks over six innings against the Rangers. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was bumped up to start Friday after Chris Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list, though he was on full rest. The left-hander ended up matching his career high with 10 strikeouts, working around a couple solo homers en route to his fifth win of the season. Peterson has allowed a total of five earned runs in his last three starts with a sparkling 25:2 K:BB in 18.1 innings over that span. He told Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News after the game that he will likely go on the paternity list Saturday. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Peterson allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out eight in seven innings during Sunday's loss to the Marlins. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson posted his second quality start of the season while striking out a season-high eight batters during Sunday's matchup, but he was unable to pick up the win during the low-scoring game. The southpaw has made seven appearances (six starts) since rejoining the major-league roster and has posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 33.1 innings during that time. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Rangers on Saturday. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Peterson allowed six hits and two walks over 5.1 scoreless innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson faced several brief threats from the Marlins but still managed to turn in his first shutout performance since April 17 against Arizona. Since re-joining the big-league roster May 23, the 26-year-old is 3-1 with a 4.10 ERA through 26.1 frames. He lowered his season ERA to 3.18 with a 42:22 K:BB across 10 MLB appearances. Peterson is projected to face Houston at home next week. |
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| Jun 15 2022 | Peterson (3-1) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in four-plus innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson got through four innings in relatively good shape, but he didn't have anything left in the fifth as the Brewers built up a seven-run rally. He was only responsible for the first of those runs, limiting the damage on his line as reliever Jake Reed struggled the most. Peterson now has a 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 35:20 K:BB across 40 innings in nine appearances (seven starts). The 26-year-old still has a tenuous grasp on a spot in the rotation, though he should get another turn in the rotation at home versus the Marlins next week. He's the most likely candidate to move to the bullpen once Max Scherzer (oblique) is ready to return. |
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| Jun 13 2022 | Peterson is listed as the Mets' scheduled starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Brewers in New York. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's role became uncertain last week following Tylor Megill's (biceps) return from the 10-day injured list, which meant that either Peterson or Trevor Williams would lose out on a rotation spot. Both Peterson and Williams appeared out of the bullpen in the weekend series with the Angels while the Mets temporarily got by with a four-man rotation, but Peterson looks like he'll end up sticking as the No. 5 starter over Williams, who isn't included on the team's upcoming pitching schedule. Through his eight appearances (six starts) with the big club this season covering 36 frames, Peterson has generated a 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB. |
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| Jun 11 2022 | Peterson (3-0) picked up the win in Friday's victory over the Angels, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 2.2 relief innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game in the fourth inning after Tylor Megill hit his pitch limit in his return from a biceps strain, Peterson inherited a 4-2 lead and made sure the Angels couldn't tie things up. The southpaw appears headed for a long relief role or even a return to Triple-A Syracuse now that the Mets' rotation is beginning to get healthier, despite a solid 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 32:18 K:BB over 36 big-league innings this season. |
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| Jun 4 2022 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 9-4 victory over the Dodgers, allowing four runs (one earned) on two hits and four walks with six strikeouts in 3.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson exceled aside from the second inning, when a Pete Alonso error extended the inning and allowed three more runs to score. The 26-year-old struggled with his command again -- throwing 50 of 90 pitches for strikes -- and has now surpassed five innings in just two of his seven starts though New York has won six of those games. Peterson will take a 2.97 ERA and 1.23 WHIP into his next start, scheduled for next weekend against the Angels. |
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| May 31 2022 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 13-5 win over the Nationals, giving up four runs on six hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite massive run support, Peterson wasn't efficient enough to quality for a win, getting the hook after tossing only 44 of 88 pitches for strikes and loading the bases with two outs in the fifth inning. Injuries to the likes of Max Scherzer (oblique) and Tylor Megill (biceps) should keep the southpaw in the Mets' rotation for now, but Peterson's 5.17 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB through three starts and 15.2 innings in May don't make him a priority waiver add. |
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| May 29 2022 | Peterson is slated to start Monday's game against Washington at Citi Field, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jacob deGrom (shoulder), Max Scherzer (oblique) and Tylor Megill (biceps) all stuck on the injured list for at least another week, Peterson always appeared likely to receive more than one turn through the rotation following his promotion from Triple-A Syracuse on May 23. He passed his first test in a tough road start in San Francisco, limiting the Giants to two runs while striking out six over six innings en route to capturing a win. Peterson will line up for two starts this week, with his second turn scheduled to come next Saturday on the road against the Dodgers. |
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| May 23 2022 | Peterson (2-0) earned the win over San Francisco on Monday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was recalled from Triple-A prior to the game as the Mets look to fill the rotation hole caused by the recent injury to Max Scherzer (oblique). Peterson was up to the task against the Giants, yielding two runs in the second inning but otherwise putting zeroes on the scoreboard. He threw 57 of 99 pitches for strikes en route to his longest outing and first quality start of the campaign. Peterson will likely sick in the rotation for awhile given the lengthy absence Scherzer is facing, and he'll carry an excellent 2.16 ERA into his next start, which is expected to come at home against Washington next week. |
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| May 22 2022 | Peterson confirmed that he will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Monday's game in San Francisco, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's appointment to the rotation was fully expected after Max Scherzer landed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a high-grade oblique strain that is expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. The 26-year-old lefty had already joined the Mets for the road trip as a member of the taxi squad once the news of Scherzer's injury broke, but New York will wait until Monday to formally recall Peterson from Triple-A. Peterson performed well in his first four outings (three starts) with the big club earlier this season, posting a 1.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 19 innings. Given the severity of Scherzer's injury, Peterson should have a decent amount of leash in the rotation as he rejoins the big club. |
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| May 7 2022 | Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson started the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta and allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out six in five innings. He has a 1.89 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 19 innings over four appearances (three starts) in the majors this year and will be a strong candidate to step in if the Mets need a spot starter at some point. |
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| May 3 2022 | Peterson (1-0) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A three-run blast by Matt Olson in the fifth inning accounted for most of the damage off Peterson, but the Mets had already built a 5-1 lead and Atlanta couldn't find a tying run. The southpaw has pitched well enough to stay in the rotation, posting a 1.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB through 19 innings in the majors this season, but it's not clear what the Mets' plans are for the 26-year-old after the twin bill. |
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| May 2 2022 | Peterson will be recalled to start one half of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta, though the Mets have yet to specify which game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has made two starts and one relief appearance for the Mets this season, allowing just one run on nine hits in 14 innings of work despite an unimpressive 18.9 percent strikeout rate. Trevor Williams picked up the team's most recent spot start in late April, but it looks as though Peterson will be the preferred option Tuesday. |
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| Apr 23 2022 | Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson allowed just one run over 5.2 innings in Friday's victory over the Diamondbacks -- the only run he has surrendered through 14 innings this season. However, with Peterson unavailable until sometime next week, the Mets decided to remove him from the roster and open up a spot for reliever Adonis Medina. Given how he has pitched thus far, Peterson's stay in the minors figures to be a short one. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 6-5 win over Arizona, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching for a second straight time against the Diamondbacks, Peterson fared nearly as well despite surrendering his first run of the season but was left unsatisfied when the bullpen blew a four-run lead. The 26-year-old has now allowed just one run in 14 innings this season while permitting 14 baserunners compared to 10 strikeouts. With an off day next week, manager Buck Showalter has opted to skip Peterson though that decision is made more difficult by another successful turn. |
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| Apr 17 2022 | Peterson pitched 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four in a 5-0 win Sunday against Arizona. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson did not allow a runner past second base in his first start of the season. The lefty wasn't exactly efficient, needing 80 pitches to get through 4.1 innings, but he got the job done. After not making the team out of spring training, the 26-year-old has pitched very well to start the season and has yet to allow a run in 8.1 innings. He is scheduled to start against the Diamondbacks again on Friday in Arizona. |
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| Apr 15 2022 | Peterson will start Sunday against Arizona, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson is the seventh starter on the Mets' depth chart and didn't even make the Opening Day roster, but he'll be needed already in the 10th game of the season after shoulder injuries to Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker. The lefty pitched four innings of scoreless relief after Walker exited his start Monday against the Phillies, so he's stretched out and on schedule for Sunday's outing. Through 24 career major-league starts and two relief appearances, Peterson owns a 4.49 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He could get the chance to make multiple starts in place of Walker, who's expected to require a rehab outing. |
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| Apr 12 2022 | Peterson threw four scoreless innings in relief of Taijuan Walker (shoulder) during Monday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker left the game after two innings, forcing Peterson into the game with the Mets holding a 3-0 lead. The southpaw was sharp, tossing 32 of 58 pitches for strikes, and he was in line for the win until the bullpen fell apart late. If Walker is forced to miss additional time, something that should become clearer after he undergoes an MRI on Tuesday, Peterson figures to be next in line to take his spot in the rotation. |
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| Apr 9 2022 | Peterson was recalled from the taxi squad Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was the team's final cut of spring training, but he'll be needed again right away with Edwin Diaz away on bereavement leave. Peterson may just be an extra bullpen arm for a few days until Diaz returns this time around, but he has the potential to enter the rotation later in the season if more Mets starters get injured. |
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| Apr 7 2022 | The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was the Mets' final cut of spring training. His demotion to the minors was foreshadowed Wednesday, when manager Buck Showalter confirmed that No. 5 starter Tylor Megill would get the ball in Thursday's season opener versus the Nationals. With ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) beginning the season on the IL, Peterson looks to be viewed as the No. 7 starter on the organizational depth chart. The 26-year-old lefty will thus likely need at least two other members of the rotation to be sidelined before he gets a look as a starter with the big club. |
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| Apr 2 2022 | Peterson could begin the season in the Mets' rotation despite giving up three home runs through 6.2 Grapefruit League innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw's 6:2 K:BB this spring looks good, but keeping the ball in the park was a serious issue for Peterson in 2021, and it doesn't look like he's solved it yet. Still, with Jacob deGrom (shoulder) already ruled out to begin the season and Max Scherzer (hamstring) now day-to-day, Peterson could find himself in the Opening Day rotation, making him a roster option in deep mixed and NL-only formats. |
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| Jul 27 2021 | Peterson revealed Tuesday via his personal Instagram account that he underwent surgery to repair a fractured bone in his right foot, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming the procedure went as anticipated, Peterson will have a chance to make it back from the 60-day injured list at some point in September, but he likely won't have enough time to build back up for a starting role. Before suffering the toe injury, Peterson made 15 starts for the Mets, posting a 2-6 record, 5.54 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Peterson will undergo surgery to repair his broken right pinky toe, which could potentially end his season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was working his way back from an oblique strain when he fractured his toe. The Mets haven't officially shut him down for the season, but the foot surgery typically requires six to eight weeks to recover from. That takes him to at least the start of September, at which point he'll still have to go through a throwing program. If he returns at all, he may do so as a reliever, given that he might not have time to build back up to a starter's workload. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Mets manager Luis Rojas said Tuesday that Peterson (oblique) could start throwing off a mound as soon as this weekend, but the lefty remains "weeks away" from returning from the 10-day injured list, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson resumed playing catch shortly before the All-Star break and will likely continue to stretch out his throwing distance for at least a few more days before stepping on a mound. Once that happens, he'll still likely need at least two weeks to fully ramp up for starting duty, making it difficult at this point to gauge a target date for his return. Fantasy managers shouldn't count on Peterson pitching for the Mets any earlier than mid-August. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Peterson (oblique) played catch Sunday for the first time since his injury, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson has been sidelined since June 30 and has taken his first step towards a return to the mound. He's still expected to be sidelined for quite some time however, as he was originally projected to miss just shy of eight weeks. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Peterson was diagnosed with an oblique strain Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was placed on the 10-day injured list with what was initially described as right side soreness, but he's apparently dealing with an oblique issue. Manager Luis Rojas said that the severity is between Grade 1 and Grade 2, and the injury typically carries a recovery timetable of up to eight weeks. While the team's medical staff is optimistic that Peterson could return sooner than that, he'll likely miss extended time due to the injury. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Peterson (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was pulled from Wednesday's start versus Atlanta with soreness in his right side, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Peterson will be eligible to return July 11, the last day before the All-Star break, though it's more likely he won't return until after the midseason festivities since that lines up as Jacob deGrom's turn through the rotation. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Mets manager Luis Rojas said Thursday that Peterson (side) won't make his next start, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was removed from Wednesday's start against Atlanta in the top of the fourth inning with right side soreness, and he's still experiencing tightness Thursday. He'll undergo further evaluations once the team returns to New York this weekend, but he'll miss at least one turn through the rotation and could require a trip to the injured list as a result. Rojas said that Corey Oswalt and Thomas Szapucki are candidates to start in Peterson's place, according to DiComo. |
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| Jun 30 2021 | Peterson left his Wednesday start against Atlanta in the top of the fourth inning with right side soreness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. He struck out two while being charged with six runs (five earned) on eight hits and one walk across three-plus innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson wasn't sharp from the start of the game, allowing two runs in the first inning before allowing two more in the third. He departed with the injury after allowing a double and single to start the fourth and it was reported soon after that he was dealing with soreness in his right side. He'll be further evaluated before the Mets reveal the severity of the injury and he can be considered questionable to make his next start. |
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| Jun 25 2021 | Peterson allowed a run on three hits and two walks over six innings in a loss to the Phillies in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson cruised through five innings of scoreless baseball before serving up a solo shot to Bryce Harper in the sixth. It was his third straight outing giving up fewer than two runs, lowering his season ERA to 4.95 through 63.2 innings. He'll carry a 67:28 K:BB into next week's projected start in Atlanta. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Peterson allowed one run on two hits and a walk across 4.2 innings in the win over Washington in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't the most efficient outing from Peterson, as the left-hander threw 94 pitches (54 strikes) while failing to get through the fifth inning, ultimately leaving him ineligible to pick up his third win. Nonetheless, his outing was far from disastrous, especially considering that it came in a seven-inning game in which the bullpen needed to work only 2.1 frames. Peterson currently lines up to take the ball for one of the two games in next Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. |
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| Jun 15 2021 | Peterson (2-5) picked up the win Monday, allowing one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory over the Cubs. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw threw 43 of 73 pitches for strikes as he put together his fifth quality start of the season. Peterson had coughed up nine runs in only three innings over his last two outings, however, and he'll need to find some consistency before he'll be anything more than a DFS dart throw. He'll carry a 5.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB through 53 innings into his next start. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Peterson (1-5) took the loss Tuesday at Baltimore after giving up four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 2.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander delivered a scoreless opening frame but ended up requiring 69 pitches to record only eight total outs. The 25-year-old recorded only a single out in his previous start, and he's now failed to cover four frames in four of 11 starts this season. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, manager Luis Rojas said Peterson will remain in the rotation for at least one more turn despite his recent struggles, and that start tentatively lines up for early next week against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 2 2021 | Peterson gave up five runs on three hits and three walks in one-third of an inning Wednesday versus Arizona. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a nightmarish start for the southpaw, who wasted the Mets' four-run burst of offense in the first inning. Peterson's two shortest appearances of the season have been against Arizona -- he lasted only 1.2 innings May 7. He now owns a 5.89 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 49:20 K:BB through 44.1 innings this year. Peterson projects for a start versus Baltimore next week. |
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| May 28 2021 | Peterson won't start Saturday against Atlanta as previously scheduled following the postponement of Friday's contest, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday's starter Taijuan Walker (side) will be pushed back to start Saturday, and the Mets have yet to decide whether Jacob deGrom will start as scheduled Sunday or also be pushed back. If deGrom remains on turn, Peterson is poised to take the mound Monday at Arizona. |
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| May 24 2021 | Peterson (1-4) took the loss Monday, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over six innings as the Mets fell 3-2 to the Rockies. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Solo shots by Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz in the second inning hurt, but it was the run Colorado pushed across in the fourth that proved decisive. Peterson did deliver his fourth quality start of the season, and he'll take a 4.91 ERA and 49:17 K:BB through 44 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 19 2021 | Peterson allowed three runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Wednesday. He also hit a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson cruised through four innings, but ran into trouble in the fifth, where he allowed four of his hits and the hit-by-pitch. That led to three runs for Atlanta, but the Mets' offense got their starter off the hook in the seventh. Peterson has a 4.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 46:14 K:BB across 38 innings this season. The southpaw lines up to face Colorado next week. |
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| May 14 2021 | Peterson allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in 7.1 innings Friday versus Tampa Bay. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was strong over seven innings, but he ran out of steam in the eighth. He allowed a solo home run to Mike Zunino, then let Kevin Padlo aboard with a double. Reliever Trevor May allowed the inherited runner to score, denying Peterson a decision. The 25-year-old lowered his ERA to 4.86 after his longest start of the year. He's added a 1.26 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB in 33.1 innings. Peterson lines up to face Atlanta next week. |
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| May 8 2021 | Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks, giving up three runs on three hits and three walks over 1.2 innings while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a scoreless first inning, the southpaw's control deserted him in the second as the final four batters he faced all reached base via a walk or a hit by pitch. Peterson has issued multiple free passes in four straight starts and five of six this season, and he'll carry a 5.54 ERA and 32:11 K:BB through 26 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 2 2021 | Peterson allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight across five innings in the win over the Phillies on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's only run allowed was a leadoff solo home run by Andrew McCutchen to start the game. After that, Peterson settled in to record more strikeouts (8) than hits (3) and walks (2) combined. Despite having three starts allowing two or less runs, he only has one win this season. The 25-year-old has a 4.81 ERA and has surrendered a team-high five home runs in 24.1 innings. |
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| Apr 27 2021 | Peterson (1-3) took the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings as the Mets fell 2-1 to the Red Sox. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was solid in his second quality start of the season, tossing 60 of 92 pitches for strikes, but he got the Jacob deGrom treatment from the Mets' offense. Homers have been an issue in the early going for Peterson as he's served up four in only 19.1 innings, fueling a 5.59 ERA and undermining a strong 21:7 K:BB. He'll look for a better result in his next outing Sunday in Philadelphia. |
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| Apr 22 2021 | Peterson (1-2) allowed six runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings as he took the loss against the Cubs on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson started out fantastic after retiring the first 10 batters he saw in order but completely fell apart thereafter. The 25-year-old let up his first hit of the game on an infield single by Willson Contreras with one out in the fourth and just could not get out of his own way afterward. He eventually loaded the bases only to end up walking in a run to tie the game up at 2-2 and then was punished by David Bote on a two-run single to shallow right to put the Cubs up 4-2. He exited the ballgame and was hit with two more runs to his final line after Robert Gsellman was unable to keep the inherited runners from scoring after relieving Peterson. It's been an up-and-down start to the year for the left-hander. He's had one very good start sandwiched between a pair of bad ones as his ERA now sits at a 6.75 heading into his next start against the Red Sox on Tuesday. |
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| Apr 14 2021 | Peterson (1-1) picked up the win Wednesday in a 5-1 victory over the Phillies, giving up one run on two hits over six innings while striking out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw was in firm control, tying his career high in strikeouts, and he made only one real mistake that Jean Segura launched over the fence in the fifth inning. Peterson threw 57 of 80 pitches for strikes in his first quality start of the year, but after a rough season debut he'll still carry a 6.30 ERA into his next outing, set for April 21 on the road against the Cubs. |
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| Apr 12 2021 | Peterson won't start against the Phillies on Monday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Peterson won't be able to make his second start of the season Monday, he'll only have to wait until Wednesday before taking the mound again, DiComo reports. The southpaw took the loss in his season debut against Philadelphia, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five in four-plus innings. |
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| Apr 7 2021 | Peterson (0-1) took the loss Wednesday as the Mets fell 8-2 to the Phillies, coughing up six runs on seven hits and two walks over four-plus innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw got his 2021 off to a shaky start as he served up first-inning homers to Rhys Hoskins and Alex Bohm, but Peterson regained his focus and blanked the Phillies over the next three frames before running out of steam in the fifth. He threw 54 of 78 pitches for strikes, but with five of the seven hits off him going for extra bases, Peterson's issue was command within the zone and not simply getting the ball over the plate. He'll get a chance for revenge against the Phillies in his next scheduled outing at home Monday. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Peterson is scheduled to start Sunday in the finale of the Mets' season-opening series with the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson looked as though he would have to battle Joey Lucchesi for the fifth starter's role early in camp, but spots opened up for both pitchers after Carlos Carrasco suffered a hamstring tear that will sideline him into May. The lefty will now have at least the first month of the season to solidify a permanent spot in the rotation. The 3.44 ERA and 1.21 WHIP he submitted over his 10 outings as a rookie last season were strong on the surface, but most underlying numbers (7.8 K-BB%, 5.11 xFIP) painted a less rosy picture of his performance. He'll likely need to miss more bats or hope for continued good luck on balls in play in order to deliver another sub-4.00 ERA season in 2021. |
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| Mar 19 2021 | Peterson is very likely to break camp in the rotation, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson always seemed likely to open the year in the rotation, as he spent most of last season there and acquitted himself well, though his 19.5 percent strikeout rate and 11.7 percent walk rate didn't come close to backing up his 3.44 ERA. Carlos Carrasco's hamstring issue means there are now two spots available for some combination of Peterson, Joey Lucchesi and Jordan Yamamoto, and it would be a surprise if Peterson was the odd man out among that group. Lucchesi and Yamamoto combined to throw 17 major-league innings last year, giving up 28 earned runs. |
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| Mar 4 2021 | Peterson allowed one hit and hit a batter across two scoreless innings Thursday against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson threw 26 pitches in his spring debut and was largely sharp. He labored a bit in the first frame -- he hit a batter and then allowed a double with two outs -- but got out of the jam. Peterson then rebounded in the third inning to retire the side in order. Though the favorite to begin the season as the fifth starter, Peterson will have to beat out Joey Lucchesi, Sean Reid-Foley and Jordan Yamamoto for the role. |
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| Feb 20 2021 | Peterson may not begin the season in the rotation due to workload concerns and the Mets' offseason additions, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was excellent in the 2020 campaign, pitching primarily as a starter and posting a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 40:24 K:BB across 49.2 innings. However, his relatively low workload could convince the Mets to start him in the bullpen or minor leagues. While his workload will be monitored regardless of his role with the club, Peterson will have the chance to compete with Joey Lucchesi, Jordan Yamamoto, Jerad Eickhoff and Sean Reid-Foley for a spot in the rotation. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Peterson (6-2) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings in a win over the Nationals on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His strikeout total fell back down after his 10-K gem against Atlanta last weekend, but Peterson was effective even without a lot of swing-and-miss, and he can hold his head high heading into the offseason after posting a 2.00 ERA in his final three outings. The lefty has been a bright spot for the Mets this season and should have the inside track on a rotation spot heading into spring training. Overall, Peterson turned in a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB in 49.2 innings. |
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| Sep 20 2020 | Peterson (5-2) struck out a career-high 10 batters to pick up the win in Saturday's 7-2 victory over Atlanta, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old rookie hadn't fanned more than three batters in any of his previous six appearances, but Peterson took full advantage of Atlanta's over-eager bats Saturday. The southpaw will take a 3.80 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 36:23 K:BB through 42.2 innings into his final start of the regular season, Thursday on the road against the Nationals. |
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| Sep 17 2020 | Peterson will start Saturday's game against the Braves, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old previously lined up to start Friday's series opener, but the Mets wanted to provided him an extra rest day. Peterson has a 4.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 26:19 K:BB through 36.2 innings this season. Steven Matz is set to start Friday's contest. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Peterson (4-2) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was coming off a rough outing against the Phillies in which he allowed five runs over just two innings. Though he took the loss Sunday, it was a much better showing for the left-hander. He allowed a two-run homer to Lourdes Gurriel in the second, but managed to keep the Jays off the board over the next three innings. Peterson will take a 4.17 ERA and a 4-2 record into his start against the Braves on Friday. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Peterson allowed five earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three across two innings Monday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson battled his control in the short outing, hitting and walking a batter in the first inning -- which led to three earned runs. The next frame, he walked the second batter he faced prior to serving a two-run homer to Rhys Hoskins. It was a disastrous start for Peterson, after he briefly was shifted to a bullpen role. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, currently projected to come Sunday at Toronto. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Peterson will return to the rotation to start Monday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson moved to the bullpen earlier in the weekend, though arrangement was evidently a very temporary one, as he'll return to the rotation after pitching just once in relief. Peterson has been quite a useful arm for the Mets in 29.2 innings this season, posting a 3.03 ERA, though his 17.4 percent strikeout rate and 10.7 percent walk rate don't seem to bode well for his future. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Peterson (4-1) earned the win Wednesday in Baltimore after allowing two hits with one strikeout and two walks over four scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old made one start after returning from the injured list last week before getting shifted to the bullpen, but he ended up grabbing the win in his first outing as a reliever. Peterson has a 3.03 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 29.2 innings this season, though his 21:13 K:BB leaves something to be desired. He'll be unavailable for the next few days after throwing 59 pitches. |
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| Aug 28 2020 | Peterson allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings in Friday's Game 2 win against the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was relatively effective in his first start since dealing with shoulder inflammation, but he allowed a rally in the third inning. As a result, he had to settle for the no-decision. The southpaw now carries a 3.51 ERA over 25.2 innings in his first five starts this season and should be available going forward. His next start should come at home Thursday against the Yankees. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Peterson (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday's throwing session marks Peterson's second bullpen in three days. The right-hander has been sidelined since Aug. 16 with a shoulder issue, but manager Luis Rojas noted he's a candidate to rejoin the rotation in the near future. |
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| Aug 24 2020 | The Mets are hopeful that Peterson (shoulder) can return to the rotation this week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets have three doubleheaders plus three additional games on tap over a six-day span starting Tuesday, so they could really use Peterson if he is healthy enough to return. He was placed on the injured list last week with shoulder fatigue and an MRI showed no structural damage. Peterson, who last pitched Aug. 13, would be eligible to return for this upcoming series against the Marlins, but it's unclear if that is realistic. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | Peterson's MRI on his sore left shoulder Wednesday revealed minor inflammation but no structural damage, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lack of structural damage is undoubtedly good news for Peterson and the Mets, though he'll still miss at least one more start while he remains on the injured list. It's not yet clear when the Mets expect him to return, as his timeline will likely depend on how quickly the inflammation subsides. |
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| Aug 18 2020 | Peterson was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday and placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson had put together a nice start to the season over his first four starts and had secured two consecutive wins. However, he'll now miss at least two turns through the rotation as a result of a shoulder issue. The exact severity of the injury is unclear, but Corey Oswalt will start in Peterson's place Tuesday. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Peterson (shoulder) is ready to make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson's last start was cut short due to shoulder soreness, but he didn't sound too concerned about the issue. The southpaw threw a side session Sunday and apparently felt healthy enough afterward to make his scheduled start Tuesday. As long as he remains healthy, he should be locked into a rotation spot going forward. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Peterson (shoulder) will throw a side session Sunday and if all goes well, he will make his scheduled start Tuesday in Miami, David Lennon of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He only threw 74 pitches in his last start after experiencing some shoulder soreness but said after the outing that it was nothing to worry about. The Mets' rotation depth has been tested early and often, so Peterson's spot in the rotation is locked in as long as he is healthy. |
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| Aug 13 2020 | Peterson (3-1) picked up the win in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing one unearned run on one hit and two walks over five innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson continued his steady start to his big-league career Thursday. The left-hander has logged at least five innings and allowed three or less runs in each of his four starts. It is worth noting that the southpaw only threw 74 pitches due to shoulder soreness, according to Newsday Sports. Peterson described the soreness as "nothing to worry about," which indicates he thinks he'll be ready for his start against the Marlins next week. |
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| Aug 8 2020 | Peterson (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings in a win over the Marlins on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was not the most dominant performance, but Peterson did enough to earn his second MLB win and hand the Marlins just their second loss of the season. The 24-year-old lefty entered Saturday's game with a 17.0 K-BB% through his first two starts, so he's been a bright spot at the back end of the Mets' rotation. Peterson lines up for another home start next week against the Nationals. |
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| Aug 2 2020 | Peterson (1-1) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Braves. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Peterson was relatively effective in his second MLB start, but the Mets were unable to generate any offensive production, resulting in a loss for the southpaw. Despite Sunday's decision, Peterson has held his own over his first taste of major-league action, posting a 3.86 ERA and 11:3 K:BB over 11.2 innings to begin the year. His next start should come at home Saturday against the Marlins. |
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| Jul 28 2020 | Peterson (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 8-3 victory over the Red Sox, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old southpaw looked like a veteran on the mound in his big-league debut, working out of trouble in the third inning by fanning J.D. Martinez and mostly cruising from there. Peterson figures to hold down a rotation spot at least until Marcus Stroman (calf) gets healthy, but if he continues to perform at a reasonably high level he could stick around beyond that. |
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| Jul 27 2020 | Peterson could be added to the 30-man roster in order to make a spot start or serve as a bulk reliever Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' pitching depth is already being tested, as Rick Porcello's short outing Sunday forced Corey Oswalt to throw over 70 pitches in relief and took him out of the picture for Tuesday's start. Peterson and Erasmo Ramirez -- or perhaps even both of them -- are the most likely candidates to get the call to soak up some innings, but as neither of them are currently on the 40-man roster, the club could also elect to try and piece together a pure bullpen game instead. |
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| Jul 16 2020 | Peterson tossed 2.1 scoreless innings during Wednesday's intrasquad scrimmage, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young southpaw struck out Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo during the outing. With Jacob deGrom (back) now iffy for Opening Day, Peterson could begin the season in the Mets rotation. "I'm ready when that call comes in," Peterson said after the scrimmage. |
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| Jul 8 2020 | Peterson is expected to be the Mets' first depth option in the rotation should one of the team's five starters miss time, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only would Peterson be the likely replacement this season if one of Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Rick Porcello, Steven Matz or Michael Wacha miss time, but he is also poised to be a part of the 2021 rotation, with Noah Sydergaard (elbow) expected to miss the first couple months and Stroman, Porcello and Wacha set to be free agents after this season. Peterson is often tabbed as a future back-end starter, but he has good command of a quality three-pitch mix and is excellent at generating groundballs, so he could outperform expectations. He has never pitched above Double-A, however, so it would be unwise to expect him to have success right away if he is forced into action this season. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | The Mets promoted Peterson to High-A St. Lucie on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Peterson, the Mets' top overall selection in the 2017 first-year player draft, didn't endure many difficulties during his time in the South Atlantic League, as he tallied a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 57:11 K:BB in 59.1 innings for Low-A Columbia. The 6-foot-6 lefty doesn't boast premium heat -- his fastball typically sits in the 90-to-92 mile-per-hour range -- but thanks in part to a deceptive delivery and long arms that give him extra extension toward the plate, his velocity plays up. He should continue to find success in the Florida State League and further solidify his standing as one of the top arms in the Mets' system. |
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