Mets Demote Struggling Starter David Peterson, Tap Tobias Myers for Sunday's Game

The move comes as the Mets look to end a 10-game losing skid against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:25am

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The New York Mets have demoted left-handed starter David Peterson to the bullpen and will instead turn to right-hander Tobias Myers to start Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Peterson, an All-Star last season, has struggled mightily in his first three starts of 2026, posting a 6.41 ERA. The Mets are hoping Myers, who has pitched well in a long relief role this year, can provide a spark as the team looks to snap a 10-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Mets' rotation has been a major issue during their current slide, with both Peterson and Kodai Senga struggling. The move to Myers represents a shakeup as the team tries to get back on track and avoid falling further behind in the NL East standings.

The details

Peterson, the Mets' longest-tenured player, will be available in the bullpen after posting a 6.34 ERA in the second half of last season and a 6.41 ERA through his first three starts of 2026. Myers, who was acquired from the Brewers in the Freddy Peralta trade, has pitched well in a long relief role this year, posting a 3.46 ERA while allowing just 10 baserunners in 13 innings. The Mets are hoping his high-velocity stuff and ability to get both left-handed and right-handed hitters out can provide a boost to the rotation.

  • On Monday, Peterson allowed four runs, five hits and four walks in five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Myers last pitched on Wednesday, throwing two innings and 30 pitches.

The players

David Peterson

A left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets who was an All-Star last season but has struggled mightily to start 2026, posting a 6.41 ERA in his first three starts.

Tobias Myers

A right-handed pitcher who was acquired by the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers in the Freddy Peralta trade. He has pitched well in a long relief role this season, posting a 3.46 ERA.

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets.

Justin Willard

The pitching coach for the New York Mets.

Freddy Peralta

A pitcher who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets.

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What they’re saying

“What makes him really unique and special is his high velo and high slot, so everything looks the same out of hand. We're just getting to some slightly different shapes than he had previously: a little more cut on the cutter, a little more drop on the splitter, and then morphing the previous slider and curveball into the same pitch where it's harder and has more depth.”

— Justin Willard, Pitching Coach

What’s next

The Mets have not yet made a decision on the status of Kodai Senga, who has also struggled in his last two starts, allowing 14 runs in just 5 2/3 innings.

The takeaway

The Mets' rotation has been a major issue during their current 10-game losing streak, and the move to replace the struggling David Peterson with Tobias Myers represents a shakeup as the team tries to get back on track and avoid falling further behind in the NL East standings.