Carlos Mendoza plans for Mets five-man rotation to stick for no

Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma Ryan Helsley Jersey about the inside buzz on the Mets. Carlos Mendoza said Saturday the Mets would stick with a five-man rotation the next time through, leading into Thursdays off-day, as opposed to adding another starter for a turn. So David Peterson will start on regular rest for a fourth time this season on Wednesday, something hes had mixed results with this season. In three outings on four days rest, the left-hander has a 7.71 ERA. When on five days rest, Peterson has put up a 2.35 ERA in 14 starts. Peterson, like Clay Holmes, has already pitched more innings than any other season in his MLB career, and Mendoza said they will try to find how to get the most out of their starters. David Peterson throws a pitch during the third inning of the Mets lo s to the Giants on Aug. 1, 2025 at Citi Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Holmes has similar splits to Peterson, with a 3.32 ERA with an extra days rest and 4.91 ERA without. Those are conversations we have, Mendoza said of altering routines to get better results when they dont go with a sixth starter. Explore More Clay, the last time he pitched against the Padres on regular rest and we saw the results, Mendoza said of Holmes latest rough outing. Well continue to monitor it. We feel good about it. They understand that at some points throughout the year, youre gonna have to take the ball on regular rest. [Peterson] has done it. Were not concerned at all. CHECK OUT THE AND And Peterson added that as long as hes given enough time to prepare, hes good with either setup. He also noted his shaky numbers on regular rest are mostly the result of two poor outings, with the other being fine. Clay Holmes reacts after a double play ends the third inning of the Mets home lo s to the Reds on David Wright Day on July 19, 2025. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST They might have just been bumps in the road, Peterson said. Cedric Mullins got his first start for the Mets after coming over from the Orioles at the trade deadline, leaving Tyrone Taylor on the bench. Its something Taylor may have to get used to, especially in the midst of an 0-for-18 streak, with a .467 OPS in his previous 68 games after showing some life at the plate over the first month of the season. Cedric Mullins catches a fly ball by Giants first baseman Dominic Smith during the fifth inning of the Mets 12-6 win on Aug. 2, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Hes been bad versus right-handers and worse against lefties this season, and said he would try to find ways to contribute even in a smaller role. I understand the situation, and Ive been in it multiple times in my career, Taylor said. Any time Im on the field, Ill do my best to help the team win, whether its playing small ball or defense. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Taylor is bothered more by his lack of productivity than a potential lack of playing time. Im thankful to be here, Taylor said. I was just thinking to myself sitting here, there arent many guys who could have a .500 OPS and still be in the big leagues. I want to turn things around there. Its definitely frustrating. I just want to be better for the team. The Posts Joel Sherman reported the Mets designated Rico Garcia for a signment following the game Saturday. Garcia pitched the ninth and the Mets figure to need a fresh arm for Sunday. Francisco Alvarez was back in the lineup on Saturday for the first time since he was removed from Wednesdays game in San Diego after being struck in the helmet by a foul tip. He went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored. Keynan Middleton Jersey