Mets' Tobias Myers to start series finale vs. Cubs instead of David Peterson
The Mets are shaking up the starting rotation at least for a game, pegging Tobias Myers to start against the Cubs in Sunday's series finale instead of David Peterson.
The Mets are shaking things up some more ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cubs in Chicago. New York announced that Tobias Myers will get the start instead of originally scheduled starter, David Peterson. Myers has not made a start in his first season with the Mets after being acquired alongside Freddy Peralta in a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Myers has made six appearances this season, allowing five runs in 13. 0 IP. He last took the mound on Wednesday in Los Angeles when he pitched two innings and allowed one run on three hits and struck out in the team's loss to the Dodgers.
As for Peterson, it's unclear what the Mets' plan for him is. The Mets did not announce an injury-related reason for the move and could be a strategy to not only help the young southpaw but also to try and end the team's current 10-game losing streak. In this scenario, Myers could start as an opener and Peterson follows.
The Mets are searching for answers when it comes to Peterson. This season, the All-Star starter has struggled mightily. In four starts, his ERA sits at 6.