All of them have been courtesy of David Peterson. The lone reliable and healthy Mets starter all season has been their All-Star lefty, who again provided desperately needed length and excellence in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Reds at Citi Field.

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David Peterson was in his first full season professionally, pitching for Single-A St. Lucie in 2018 when he received his first exposure to a Mets icon, attempting a comeback for his last hurrah. It was during those interactions with a rehabbing David Wright that Peterson received a crash course on determination.

BALTIMORE — David Peterson's stellar first half has landed him his first ... and would be unavailable for Tuesday's All-Star game at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Mets left-hander is the team's fourth All-Star, joining Francisco Lindor, the league's ...