The Mets made a few roster moves this afternoon, as the team has optioned left-handed starting pitcher David Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse, placed left-handed reliever Brooks Raley on the injured list with left elbow inflammation, recalled right-handed reliever John Curtiss from Syrcause, and activated right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino from the paternity list.
Peterson would have opened the season in Syracuse if not for injuries to the Mets’ other starting pitchers, but he hasn’t taken advantage of the opportunity at the major league level. In 30.2 innings over the course of six starts, he has a 7.