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The struggling David Peterson has been better with an opener in front of him, but he will start today in the Mets’ series finale against the Nationals, looking to come away with a series split.
Peterson has a ghastly 8.10 ERA in five starts this season. In five long relief appearances, he has a 2.25 ERA.
The Mets have lost two in a row. It’ll be Peterson (2-4, 5.40 ERA) against Cade Cavalli (2-2, 4.05 ERA) at 4;30 p.m. ET.
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Daniel Duarte was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Zach Thornton to make his MLB debut.
The Mets lost 8-4 in Thornton’s debut. Read more here.
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Former Mets farmhand Matt Bowan was released by the Twins, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports, despite owning a 1.69 ERA in Triple-A this season. Heyman noted that an MLB deal will probably await Bowman.
Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos underwent full Tommy John surgery.
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Born on This Date: Joe Hudson (1991), Tom Martin (1970), Hank Webb (1950).
