Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • 7:10 PM
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Chase Burns (6-1, 1.83) vs. LHP David Peterson (3-4, 5.03)
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The Mets will try to end their four-game slide today as they take on the Reds for Game 2 of their series. Things fell apart for the Mets relatively quickly yesterday with Nolan McLean allowing seven runs through the fourth inning. The Mets offense wasn’t able to mount a comeback against the struggling Reds bullpen.
The Mets are getting some extra help thanks to Jared Young and A.J. Minter coming off of the injured list today. But, because this is the 2026 Mets, we can’t have good things happen without something bad happening. Tyrone Taylor was officially placed on the injured list with a hip injury.
David Peterson (23) Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Mets Lineup
- Carson Benge – RF
- Bo Bichette – SS
- Juan Soto – DH
- A.J. Ewing – CF
- Jared Young – 1B
- Brett Baty – 3B
- Marcus Semien – 2B
- MJ Melendez – LF
- Luis Torrens – C
Starting Pitcher: David Peterson
David Peterson has pitched in 11 games this season, including six starts with 48 1/3 innings of work. He has a 5.03 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 1.552 WHIP and a 78 ERA+.
He’s coming off of a strong start where he allowed only one run on four hits over five innings against the Nationals while striking out three. Over his last three outings, he has allowed six runs, only three earned, over 14 innings while striking 14 batters. Peterson faced the Reds twice in 2025. In his first start he held them to one run over six innings. in his second start he allowed four runs off seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.
The Reds have the following career stats against Peterson:
- JJ Bleday 2-7, 2 K
- Elly De La Cruz 2-6
- TJ Fredl 2-9, 2B, BB, 3 K
- P.J. Higgins 1-1. 2B
- Nathaniel Lowe 1-8, HR, 2 K
- Matt McLain 2-5, 3 K
- Dane Myers 2-4, 2B, BB, K
- Spencer Steer 2-8, HR, 3 BB, K
- Tyler Stephenson 3-9, 2B, 2 K
- Eugenio Suarez 1-8, 2 BB, K
Opposing Lineup
- Blake Dunn – RF
- Elly De La Cruz – SS
- Sal Stewart – DH
- Spencer Steer – 1B
- Eugenio Suarez – 3B
- Dane Myers – CF
- JJ Bleday – LF
- Tyler Stephenson – C
- Matt McLain – 2B
Chase Burns is off to quite the start this season. He’s tossed 59 innings over 10 starts with a 1.83 ERA, 3.36 FIP, 0.949 WHIP and a 234 ERA+. Over four starts in May he has allowed only two runs over 25 innings, both on solo home runs, while striking out 25 batters (0.72 ERA, 2.83 FIP).
This will be his first time facing the Mets, and no one on the Mets roster has faced him before in a major league game.
Game Notes
Joining Minter and Young on the roster, Eric Wagamam was also brought to the MLB squad.
Jonathan Pintaro and Nick Morabito were optioned to Triple-A, and Tyrone Taylor was placed on the IL. To make room for Minter, Luis Robert Jr. was placed on the 60-day injured list.
Three Things To Watch For
- Veterans Leading. Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien both came through for the Mets yesterday. Bichette went 3-for-4 while Semien went 2-for-4 with a solo home run. Both veterans still have an OPS below .600. Hopefully, yesterday was the sign of something starting for both players. The Mets have dug themselves into a big hole, and they’ll need Bichette and Semien to start hitting consistently to dig themselves out of it.
- Jared Young. Young was hitting the cover off the ball before he tore his meniscus. Over 11 games, Young went 7-for-20 with two doubles and two walks (.350/.391/.450). He accumulated 0.4 bWAR, which is actually 5th on the Mets for hitters right now (and says more about the bats on the Mets right now).
- A.J. Minter. Minter has been out for a little more than a year recovering from lat surgery. Minter was a major signing for the Mets before the 2025 season looked great. Over 13 games, 11 innings, Minter had a 1.64 ERA, 1.95 FIP, 1.000 WHIP and a 256 ERA+. The bullpen has not been the Mets issue this season, but more quality arms can only help in the long run.
Let’s go Mets!
