The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Peterson struggled in another spot start Monday versus the Nationals and now sports a 1-6 mark with a brutal 8.08 ERA through 39 innings this season at the MLB level. Josh Walker will join the Mets' bullpen in a corresponding move.
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Mets' David Peterson: Gives up six runs in loss
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Peterson (1-6) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings during a 10-3 defeat at the hands of the Nationals. He struck out five.
Peterson has struggled in his second stint in the big leagues this year, allowing 10 runs over two starts (8.1 innings) while posting a 9:4 K:BB. The left-hander wasn't much better the first time around, surrendering 25 runs over six starts (30.2 innings). Overall, he sports a 8.08 ERA and 1.74 WHIP, but his 45:14 K:BB across 39 innings is encouraging. With Max Scherzer healthy again and Carlos Carrasco (elbow) close to returning from the injured list, Peterson may be sent back to Triple-A Syracuse soon.
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Mets' David Peterson: Getting another start Monday
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Peterson is scheduled to start Monday's game versus the Nationals in Washington, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Peterson was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and made what was expected to be a spot start while Max Scherzer (neck) was pushed back in the pitching schedule. Scherzer is healthy again and is slated to start Sunday against the Nationals, but Peterson will stick in the rotation for the series finale Monday while the Mets give an extra day of rest to Justin Verlander, who is now slated to take hill Tuesday versus the Rays. Peterson struggled in place of Scherzer on Tuesday versus the Reds, yielding four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over just 3.1 innings.
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Mets' David Peterson: Early exit in emergency start
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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.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Called up, starting Tuesday
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Peterson was called up from Triple-A Syracuse and will start Tuesday versus the Reds, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Meeting up with team
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Peterson is meeting up with the Mets on Tuesday in Cincinnati, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Peterson was supposed to start for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, but it sounds like he's going to be the backup plan for the Mets in case Max Scherzer (shoulder) isn't ready to take his scheduled turn Tuesday night against the Reds. There should be more clarity on the situation soon enough.
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Mets' David Peterson: Heads to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Peterson has a strong 18.8 K-BB%, but it hasn't translated into worthwhile 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 outings. 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, especially with Max Scherzer (suspension) and Justin Verlander (shoulder) will also set to return. John Curtiss was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mets' David Peterson: Stuck with rain-aided loss
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Peterson (1-4) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 4-0 to Atlanta, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.
For four innings the evening featured a pitchers' duel between two talented southpaws, but Atlanta got to Peterson in the fifth while New York's bats remained quiet against Max Fried, and they never got a chance to respond when the game was called after five frames due to rain. The long ball remains Peterson's Achilles heel this season -- Matt Olson's blast Friday was the eighth homer he's served up in 30.2 innings -- but his 36:10 K:BB offers hope he can turn things around if he hits his spots a little better. Peterson will take a 7.34 ERA and 1.57 WHIP into his next start, likely to come next week in Detroit.
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Mets' David Peterson: Struggles early in loss
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Peterson (1-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings during a 7-4 loss to San Francisco. He struck out eight.
Peterson allowed four runs in the first inning and two more in the second, but he was still able to get through five frames and struck out a season-high eight. The left-hander has given up at least five runs in three of his first five starts and currently sports a 7.36 ERA with a 30:9 K:BB through 25.2 innings.
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Mets' David Peterson: Survives six innings in win
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Peterson (1-2) was the pitcher of record in Monday's 8-6 win over the Dodgers, allowing six runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out six batters over six innings.
Peterson didn't pitch particularly well in the outing, yielding three homers, including two by Freddie Freeman. However, he managed to hang around for six innings and got enough run support to pick up his first win of the campaign. Peterson punched out six batters for the second straight time, and he recorded a healthy 14 swinging strikes among his 94 total pitches. The left-hander has yet to find consistency this season, alternating good and bad starts through four appearances. All told, he has an uninspiring 6.10 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB across 20.2 frames.
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Mets' David Peterson: Fans six in tough loss
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Peterson (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings as the Mets fell 4-2 to the Padres. He struck out six.
The southpaw blanked San Diego for four innings before Manny Machado brought home two in the fifth with a double, but the New York offense couldn't get much going on the night. Peterson tossed 63 of 89 pitches for strikes before exiting, and he'll take a 4.91 ERA and 16:8 K:BB through three starts and 14.2 innings into his next outing, likely coming early next week on the road against the Dodgers.
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Mets' David Peterson: Rough day in Milwaukee
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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.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Tough-luck loser Friday
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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.
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 injured list, and he'll look for a little more run support in his next start, likely to come next week in Milwaukee.
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Mets' David Peterson: Claims fifth starter role
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The Mets informed Peterson on Monday that he will open the season as their No. 5 starter, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Peterson secured the final spot in the Mets' season-opening rotation over Tylor Megill, after both entered a competition for the role when Jose Quintana suffered a rib cage stress fracture in the spring that will keep him sidelined until at least July. Though he exhibited some control problems in spring training -- Peterson walked eight batters over 12 innings -- he didn't allow a run in Grapefruit League play and held opposing hitters to a minuscule .028 average while striking out 13. The southpaw was solid while floating between the rotation and bullpen in 2022 (3.83 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 126:48 K:BB in 105.2 innings), and now that he has a clear path to a starting role for the foreseeable future, he'll make for an appealing late-round target in leagues that have yet to draft. Peterson is scheduled to make his first start of the season Friday in Miami.
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Mets' David Peterson: Control wavers Sunday
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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.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Draws start Sunday
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Peterson is starting Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Rotation battle heating up
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Peterson walked one and struck out five over four scoreless, no-hit innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Might be behind Megill for rotation
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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.
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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Mets' David Peterson: May pitch Tuesday
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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.
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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Mets' David Peterson: Throws live batting practice
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Peterson (foot) threw live batting practice without issue Thursday in Mets camp, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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 competing with Tylor Megill for a spot in the season-opening rotation in Queens with Jose Quintana sidelined indefinitely due to a rib fracture.
