ICYMI in Mets Land: David Peterson's uncharacteristic rocky outing, Juan Soto adding a new dimension
Here's what happened Saturday in Mets Land, in case you missed it…
David Peterson, the Mets' most consistent pitcher all season long, put the team in an early hole by allowing eight earned runs in a loss to the Marlins
After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza said the lefty just "didn't have it" on the mound
Juan Soto, who homered twice, also set a new career high with 25 steals, adding a new baserunning dimension to his already elite repertoire
Brandon Sproat, who could potentially join the Mets when rosters expand in September, pitched seven shutout innings, while Francisco Alvarez went hitless as the DH
Reliever Jose Castillo was designated for assignment, with fellow reliever Chris Devenski called up
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