Mets Pitcher David Peterson Struggles as Losing Streak Continues

Mets beat reporter breaks down J.D. Martinez's hiring and Devin Williams' first save

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:24am by Ben Kaplan

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of blue, orange, and green, conceptually representing the fragmented and disjointed performance of the Mets baseball team.A cubist interpretation of the Mets' recent struggles on the field, with the team's players and plays fragmented into a dynamic, abstract composition.San Francisco Today

The New York Mets' struggles continued as pitcher David Peterson had another disappointing outing, contributing to the team's growing losing streak. Mets beat reporter Andrew Tredinnick provided analysis on the team's recent moves, including the hiring of veteran slugger J.D. Martinez and relief pitcher Devin Williams' first save with the club.

Why it matters

The Mets have high expectations this season, and their recent losing streak and pitching woes are raising concerns about the team's ability to compete in the NL East. The front office's roster moves are being closely watched as they try to turn the team's fortunes around.

The details

In his latest start, David Peterson was unable to find his rhythm, leading to another loss for the Mets. The team's pitching staff has struggled overall, contributing to the team's current losing streak. To address these issues, the Mets have brought in veteran hitter J.D. Martinez and relief pitcher Devin Williams, who recorded his first save with the club.

  • The Mets' losing streak continued on April 3, 2026.

The players

David Peterson

A Mets pitcher who has struggled in recent outings.

J.D. Martinez

A veteran slugger recently hired by the Mets to bolster their lineup.

Devin Williams

A relief pitcher who recorded his first save with the Mets.

Andrew Tredinnick

A Mets beat reporter who provided analysis on the team's recent moves.

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What they’re saying

“Back at it tomorrow. We've got Nolan (McLean). Back at it tomorrow,”

— David Peterson, Mets Pitcher

The takeaway

The Mets' struggles on the mound and at the plate have led to a growing losing streak, putting pressure on the team to find solutions and turn things around quickly if they want to compete in the NL East this season.