Start time of tomorrow’s Mets game moved up to 5:40pm EDT due to inclement weather

TL;DR

Tomorrow’s Mets game against the Rockies has been rescheduled to 5:40pm EDT due to expected inclement weather. The change comes as temperatures are predicted to drop significantly in the evening.

Key points

Mets game time moved to 5:40pm EDT
Change due to expected freezing rain and temperature drop
David Peterson to pitch as bulk man for the Mets

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: A Colorado Rockies fan uses an umbrella to avoid the snow in the first inning of the home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field on April 4, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tomorrow’s series opener between the Mets and Rockies at Coors Field has been moved up from 8:40pm EDT to 5:40pm EDT. Adjust your viewing plans accordingly. The change was made due to the expected inclement weather, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 70 around midday before diving into the 30s in the evening. This, paired with forecasted freezing rain, has resulted in an earlier start time, much like what the Mets did earlier in the year for some home games. The team will face some weather whiplash after leaving Anaheim, where they took two of three from the Angels this weekend. At their lowest, temperatures during the series never dipped below 60 degrees. To contrast, Denver is expecting snow later in the week, which could potentially affect the later games in the series. For now, no further changes have been announced. The high temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday’s games are not expected to eclipse 40 degrees. The Mets announced that they will use an opener on Monday, with David Peterson serving as the bulk man for New York following his most recent ineffective outing. The Mets have not revealed who the opener will be, but he will be opposed by Rockies’ right-hander . and will pitch on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, weather permitting.

Q&A

Why was the Mets game time changed to 5:40pm EDT?

The game time was changed due to expected inclement weather, including freezing rain and a significant drop in temperatures.

What are the expected temperatures for the Mets game against the Rockies?

Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 70 degrees around midday but will drop into the 30s by evening.

Who will pitch for the Mets in the game against the Rockies?

The Mets will use an opener, with David Peterson serving as the bulk pitcher, while the Rockies will start right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano.