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New York Mets pitcher David Peterson, right, hands the ball to New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as he leaves during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

NEW YORK \u2014 The last-place New York Mets are making a change to their pitching rotation, demoting David Peterson to the bullpen and replacing him with fellow left-hander Sean Manaea.<\/p>

Read more MJ Melendez comes off the bench and powers the Mets past the Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a promotion for Manaea, who has been used mainly in long relief and mop-up duty this season after signing a $75 million, three-year contract in December 2024.<\/p>\n

Peterson, an All-Star in 2025 before fading in the second half, is 3-5 with a 5.57 ERA this year. He\u2019s made seven starts and five relief appearances but has been taking a regular turn, pitching several times in bulk relief following an opener.<\/p>\n

Now that role will go to Manaea. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the 34-year-old will either start or pitch after an opener Monday night in Seattle.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to give him a chance here,\u201d Mendoza said Friday night before the series opener against the Miami Marlins.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old Peterson, who can become a free agent following the World Series, was told to be available out of the bullpen beginning Sunday versus Miami. He started Tuesday night in a 7-2 loss to Cincinnati,<\/a> allowing six runs, three walks and a career-high 11 hits while throwing 90 pitches in five-plus innings.<\/p>\n

He also failed to back up home plate on one play, which cost the Mets when a relay throw from the outfield got away.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, he understands the situation. It\u2019s what\u2019s best for the team right now. But I also told him that it\u2019s an important role. We\u2019re going to need him,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cThe performance matters here, too. And if he throws the ball well, the way he\u2019s capable of, he\u2019s going to continue to get opportunities. … He understood. Like I said, he\u2019s a professional, and he\u2019s going to do whatever the team needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manaea is 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in 12 outings this season \u2014 all in relief. He has struck out 38 and walked 15 in 34 innings.<\/p>

Read more Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals<\/a><\/p>\n

Manaea was the Mets\u2019 best starter during his first season with the team, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 181 2\/3 innings and helping them reach the 2024 National League Championship Series.<\/p>\n

He re-signed with New York as a free agent but began 2025 on the injured list with an oblique strain and struggled throughout the season. He finished 2-4 with a 5.64 ERA in 12 starts and three relief appearances, an obvious culprit as the Mets collapsed in the second half and missed the playoffs.<\/p>\n

With his velocity down in spring training this year, Manaea failed to earn a rotation spot and was placed in the bullpen. But his stuff has looked more crisp of late, and he struck out six while throwing 46 of 68 pitches for strikes in three innings of one-run ball Tuesday night against the Reds.<\/p>\n

Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf strain) is making progress but there\u2019s still no exact timeline for his return, president of baseball operations David Stearns said.<\/p>\n

First baseman and designated hitter Jorge Polanco (left Achilles bursitis) is playing rehab games in the minors and could rejoin the Mets on their trip to Seattle and San Diego next week.<\/p>\n

New York catcher Francisco Alvarez (torn right meniscus) is recovering quickly from surgery and could begin a rehab assignment next week.<\/p>\n

Right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Sunday and then make another rehab start next week.<\/p>\n

Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (lumbar spine disk herniation) has received a series of injections but hasn\u2019t yet progressed to resuming baseball activities, Stearns said. Robert was moved to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.<\/p>

Read more Vel\u00e1zquez, Saggese, Herrera hit HRs, lift Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Cubs<\/a><\/p>\n

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AP MLB: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/mlb<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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