Mets' Tobias Myers to Start Instead of David Peterson The New York Mets made a strategic decision late Saturday night to have right-hander Tobias Myers start Sunday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, replacing left-handed pitcher David Peterson. The move was not related to injury but aimed at adjusting the lineup to limit Peterson’s exposure to right-handed batters at the top of the order. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the need to create a more balanced approach against teams that frequently stack right-handed hitters in their lineups, particularly given Peterson’s recent struggles. Peterson, who entered the season with an All-Star performance last year, has faced challenges this year. Through four starts, he carries a 0-3 record and a 6.41 ERA. His performance against right-handed batters has been particularly poor, as he has allowed a .339 batting average to those hitters. Mendoza noted that after Peterson’s last start, the team discussed the possibility of using an opener or a different setup to protect Peterson. However, the final decision was based on the bullpen’s readiness and the need to adjust the lineup for better balance. Despite the Mets’ 10-game losing streak—their longest since 2004—the decision was not tied to the team’s recent performance but rather to Peterson’s effectiveness. Mendoza stated that the focus was on positioning players for success, regardless of the outcome. “Whether we’re winning or losing, it just came down to putting players in position to have success,” he said. Myers, acquired in a trade from Milwaukee earlier this offseason alongside Freddy Peralta, has been used primarily as a reliever for the Mets this season. He has made six relief appearances, posting a 3.46 ERA with nine strikeouts in 13 innings.#chicago_cubs #new_york_mets #carlos_mendoza #tobias_myers #david_peterson
