Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
David Peterson, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Mets, has shown significant improvement after being moved to a bulk relief role. After struggling as a starter with an 8.10 ERA and 0-4 record, Peterson has excelled in relief with a 1.69 ERA and 1-0 record. In his recent outing against the Diamondbacks, he pitched five innings without allowing an earned run, though three unearned runs scored due to defensive errors. Peterson is focusing on executing his sinker and four-seamer while improving his changeup and slider usage. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his performance, noting he "got ground balls, made pitches" despite defensive lapses costing the team runs.
Strengths
- + Excellent performance in relief role with 1.69 ERA across 16 innings
- + Strong recent outing: 5 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 hits, 3 strikeouts
- + Improved pitch execution with better feel for changeup and slider
- + Manager endorsement from Carlos Mendoza for quality pitching
- + First time throwing 5+ innings since April 13
- + First outing with no earned runs allowed since April 19
- + Ground ball pitcher generating weak contact
- + Significant ERA improvement from starter (8.10) to reliever (1.69) role
About
Michael Petersen is a rp for the Miami Marlins.
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Miami Marlins