Peterson tied for third in MLB with six defensive runs saved among pitchers, and did not commit an error in 2024. A Mets finalist, his defense complements the club's pitching staff, reinforcing Mets' NL Gold Glove bid alongside Torrens.

Peterson, a Mets left-hander, was a Gold Glove nominee and his defensive metrics were highlighted, underscoring the team’s focus on sequencing and placement.

Reliability through much of the season but a brutal late surge, finishing strong enough to earn a B despite a disastrous finish in August and September.

Peterson’s season is a rollercoaster: stellar through much of the year, then a brutal late stretch that complicates his overall grade. The discussion frames him as a talented part of the Mets’ future, with a lingering question of consistency and durability.

Peterson posted a career-best 2.90 ERA on a 10-win 2024 campaign; part of a promising but fluctuating Mets rotation amid organizational tweaks.