3 NY Mets players that could sneak their way onto the All-Star Game roster

A fellow division rival of the New York Mets will soon become the epicenter of Major League Baseball’s midsummer tradition. The home of the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park, will welcome budding superstars, cornerstone players, and an overall plethora of raw baseball talent for the 2025 All-Star Game

At the halfway mark of the baseball season, the overall competitive record and placement in the respective standings reliably serve as credible indicators of team performance and how they stack up against the rest of the competition. Perhaps another way to measure a team’s success, but a lot more subjective in its nature, is the number of players that will represent its franchise at baseball’s Midsummer Classic.

The release of the first All-Star ballot update has shed some light on which Amazins have a realistic shot at starting, or merely representing, the orange-and-blue. But as the democratic process of selecting the best of the best to take the field in mid-July continues, a multitude of factors can open the door for under-considered players to earn All-Star honors. And for the Mets, there are certainly a few names that can sneak their way onto the star-studded National League roster.

1) David Peterson

Through the first three months of the campaign, solid and consistent starting pitching has defined the Mets’ upward trajectory to becoming one of the top-performing clubs in baseball. What was supposed to be a closely monitored and questionable aspect of the ballclub has turned into a stunning revelation that only continues to impress with every quality start.

Part of what has made the starting rotation so reputable and progressive is the continued growth and maturation of David Peterson. The southpaw’s stretch of dominance and resilience extending all the way to last season has gradually justified the team’s decision as the 20th overall pick in the 2017 draft.

To this point, the Denver, Colorado native has continued to impress every fifth or sixth day, stockpiling a rather impressive track record every time he toes the mound. Following Tuesday’s start against the foes in Atlanta, his 2.60 ERA put him just outside the top 10 amongst starters in baseball, and fifth among left-handers. Across four of his last five outings, Peterson has pitched seven-plus innings, highlighted by his complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals on June 11th.

A fair and reputable argument can certainly be made about David Peterson being one of the most underrated arms across baseball. Through tough starts, Peterson shows he can extricate himself from game-altering situations. His ability to garner outs both via strikeouts and ground balls contributes to his ability to go deep in games, providing some essential mental and physical relief for the Mets’ battalion of relievers.

Given the nature of All-Star game rosters and catering towards a deep pitching arsenal, it certainly opens the door for Peterson to earn All-Star honors and be enlisted among the NL’s class of pitching arms. And with some pitchers opting to use the midseason break to rest their arms, don’t be surprised if Peterson inches his way up the pitching waiting list.