NEW YORK — Buck Showalter had wondered aloud Sunday whether David Peterson was going to be available to deliver his pitches Monday against Miami. The Mets’ manager knew Peterson’s wife was going to have to head to a hospital one of these days for a different kind of delivery.
Less than 90 minutes before the game at Citi Field, Showalter was asked for the alternative starters if Peterson’s wife went into labor and the pitcher had to bolt before the first pitch.
“Why, is it important?” Showalter asked, playfully. “It’s not going to happen, hopefully. I’ve got to call Mrs. Peterson.”
