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Mets Endure Ten-Game Skid, Peterson Benched for Cubs Matchup

4/19/2026

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The New York Mets have a ten-game skid, their longest since 2004.
The Mets removed David Peterson, who has a 6.41 ERA and is not injured, from a scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs.
Tobias Myers will start in Peterson's place, with a 3.64 ERA in six relief appearances and Wednesday's appearance, where he allowed one earned run over two innings.
The Mets need a win to snap the skid.

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The New York Mets have a ten-game skid, their longest since 2004.
The Mets removed David Peterson, who has a 6.41 ERA and is not injured, from a scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs.
Tobias Myers will start in Peterson's place, with a 3.64 ERA in six relief appearances and Wednesday's appearance, where he allowed one earned run over two innings.
The Mets need a win to snap the skid.