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Why Mets are starting Tobias Myers for David Peterson in pitching rotation
TL;DR
The New York Mets are starting Tobias Myers instead of David Peterson for their series finale at Wrigley Field. This change is likely temporary as Myers has only pitched out of the bullpen this season.
Key points
- New York Mets announced Tobias Myers as starting pitcher
- David Peterson's turn in the rotation was replaced
- Myers has only pitched out of the bullpen in 2026
- Myers was acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers
- Change in rotation appears to be temporary
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The New York Mets are making a change.
Overnight into Sunday, they announced that Tobias Myers would be the starting pitcher in their series finale at Wrigley Field. The day should've been David Peterson's turn in the rotation, so it appears they're replacing the lefty with the righty, at least temporarily.
Myers came to the Mets during the offseason as a secondary piece in the Freddy Peralta trade from the Milwaukee Brewers.
While he has starting experience, Myers has only pitched out of the bullpen so far in 2026.
It's not yet clear what this means for the future of Peterson. All that's known is that Myers will get the ball first on Sunday.
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Why is Tobias Myers starting pitcher for David Peterson?
The Mets are trying to find a way to break out of their funk, and Peterson has struggled of late.
After a scoreless first start of the season, Peterson has allowed 6, then 5, then 4 runs across his past three starts.
In that three-start span, Peterson has allowed 26 hits and 10 walks in 19.2 innings while striking out 21.
Q&A
Why did the Mets replace David Peterson with Tobias Myers?
The Mets announced the change to start Tobias Myers in place of David Peterson, likely as a temporary adjustment in the pitching rotation.
What is Tobias Myers' experience as a pitcher for the Mets?
Tobias Myers has starting experience but has only pitched out of the bullpen for the Mets in the 2026 season.
How did Tobias Myers join the New York Mets?
Tobias Myers joined the Mets during the offseason as part of the trade involving Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.
