Cade Horton is pitching to a 0.93 ERA through 11 starts in the second half of the year and David Peterson has embarrassed himself over the last two months. The Mets lefty has allowed 36 runs in 46 innings since the start of August, and he's been hit hard worse than 45% of the time. Lefties are where he's found some peace but he's facing an order of eight righties tonight for the Cubs, with PCA the only lefty. Peterson has allowed a .261 average and 1.45 WHIP to righties this year, and I just can't get behind him here. At this price, I'm finding value in betting the moneyline.
Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Reds, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Scott (4-4) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing three runs on one hit and five walks with two strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
The Cubs placed Milner on outright waivers Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Soto (calf) will not need a rehab assignment before returning, and his activation from the 10-day injured list is expected in the coming days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Bichette (foot) is in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Astros.
The Mets transferred Polanco (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
The Mets selected Devenski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
The Cubs activated Milner (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Friday and designated him for assignment, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
The Mets optioned Curry to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
Tong's recent turnaround with Triple-A Syracuse has made him a candidate to replace Robert Stock in the Mets' rotation when rosters expand in September, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
