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David Peterson went the entire road trip last week without appearing in a game for the Mets, but he remains committed to the cause in his low-leverage relief role.
“I see myself long term as a starter,” Peterson said. “Right now, I’m in the bullpen and I am going to be prepared and ready to finish when I’m given the ball, and my whole goal is to help this team win as many games as possible.”
The lefty last pitched May 31, when he logged four innings against the Marlins and allowed one earned run. It was Peterson’s first outing after he was removed from his bulk relief role, pitching behind an opener, and replaced by Sean Manaea.
Peterson, who owns a 5.18 ERA, said he’s in constant communication with the coaching staff about potential opportunities for him to pitch.
“I still feel comfortable going up to a number like 80 or 90 [pitches],” Peterson said. “What they have in mind might be different, but I also think it depends on the situation: what the outing is going to look like, the length of it and that is obviously something we are going to have to monitor depending on what the workload is.”
David Peterson (23) reacts as he walks back to the dugout after ending the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Queens, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POSTA.J. Ewing’s sprint into the gap Sunday to rob Xander Bogaerts in the eighth inning was just the latest highlight reel catch for the defensively gifted center fielder. Ewing reached across his body with an outstretched glove in full stride to complete the catch.
Ewing and Carson Benge have teamed to give the Mets an elite defensive dynamic.
“I had it in Toronto a little bit with a great outfield and you don’t realize how many hits they take away,” Bo Bichette said. “But it’s not just their defense. The energy they bring, the excitement they bring to the yard being their first season in the big leagues, it’s good for all of us.”
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