David Peterson's role in Mets rotation up for discussion after loss to Reds
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The Mets lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night, getting out-hit 15-5 in a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
If things are going to get any better for New York, there will have to be changes. One of those may be switching David Peterson and Sean Manaea's roles in the rotation after the two had another game of very different outcomes.
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"I'm pretty sure there's going to be a conversation. We just ended here, but we're going to need all of them," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "We're going to need Petey to throw important innings for us, whether it's a starter, whether it's coming after an opener, or pitching out of the bullpen. We're going to need innings from them, especially with how the rotation is right now.
"And Sean, another good outing for him. So I'm pretty sure there's going to be a discussion here what's next when it comes down to the next turn in the rotation."
Peterson allowed six runs on a career-high 11 hits in Tuesday's loss, while Manaea let up just one run over 3.0 innings in relief with six strikeouts.
"It was a tough one for him from the very beginning, missing arm side," Mendoza said of Peterson. "Looked like he didn't have the best feel for his pitches. And they put some really good swings on it. There was some hard contact there; we made some good plays behind him, but there was a lot of traffic in those early innings.
"He competed, but it was a tough one for him today."
Peterson had gone 3-0 over four outings in May, but looked more like his April self (0-4, 7.92 ERA) against the Reds. Manaea, on the other hand, has looked good recently and is down to a 3.75 ERA in May.
Mendoza went on to say Manaea's delivery and his success against right-handed batters stood out against the Reds.
"There's a lot to like there," Mendoza said. "With his delivery, you got to give him credit, man, he kept working and he continues to work. The life on the fastball. I think you see the swing and misses, especially at the top of the zone. The cutter, the sweeper, some changeups in there. He faced a lot of righties today... but overall, he came in with runner on third and got out of it.
"He's been very good against lefties, but it was good to see him today against righties."
When asked about a potential move to the bullpen or something else, Peterson said he is just focused on getting better.
"I haven't thought about it," Peterson said. "It's been week-to-week every week. I'm focused on going back and looking at what we did well, what we need to do better, and move forward. Focus on the next one, whatever situation that's in."
For now, Mets pitching will remain in flux as they look to snap their losing streak on Wednesday against the Reds and avoid a second straight sweep.