Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (6/22): David Peterson Struggles, Rehab News, Prospect Update & More
Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (6/22): David Peterson Struggles, Rehab News, Prospect Update & More
David Peterson struggles again as the Mets fall nine games under .500, while Francisco Lindor nears his return and Carson Benge stays hot.Jason Petrucci|
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New York MetsThe red lights are officially flashing in Queens.
With their latest loss to the Phillies, the Mets have found themselves, yet again, nine games under .500. Is it too late already to make a miraculous comeback? Sunday's loss proved the exact opposite, even with the chance to grab a series in Philly. However, there are a few things to be happy about.
From positive prospect news to injury updates, here's everything happening in Mets land on Monday, June 22.
David Peterson: where do the Mets go from here?
The latest culprit in the starting rotation department: David Peterson. The Mets' rotation is paper-thin, down to their last options in guys like Peterson and Kodai Senga, who likely would be on the outskirts of the pitching plans if fully healthy.
After Freddy Peralta forced Mets fans to endure a catastrophic start, Peterson followed up with a poor start of his own. While the first inning wasn't entirely on the shoulders of the former All-Star, the second inning is where the wheels completely fell off, with Kyle Schwarber continuing his dominant weekend series against the Mets with a three-run, 418-foot missile to right field. The lefty would stick around for just four innings, allowing six hits and four runs while walking two batters and striking out five.
The biggest problem with Peterson is the clear lack of confidence, while also consistently falling behind hitters quickly. Of his 79 pitches, 48 were strikes, for a 61% strike rate. Sadly, for the Mets, starting Peterson might just be their best possible option.
"There's no off days," manager Carlos Mendoza said when asked about Peterson (h/t SNY Mets). "People need to step up. We'll have conversations. It's too early to tell."
Carlos Mendoza is asked about David Peterson's spot in the Mets' rotation moving forward:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 22, 2026
"There's no off days, people need to step up. We'll have conversations, too early to tell." pic.twitter.com/lNpVn5A4UT
Mendoza later added that there's no other choice with the current state of the Mets' rotation, which is the harsh truth. While Christian Scott is set to return within the next week, the Mets will still have one spot to fill, likely between Peterson and Senga, with the odd man out likely residing in the bullpen.
Mets updates
- Francisco Lindor appeared in his final expected rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, going 0-for-4 with a walk and a run. The latest update on Lindor, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, is that he's expected to return to Citi Field with the team on Monday for a simulated game, followed by a rest day on Tuesday, with a potential return set for Wednesday vs. the Cubs.
- Ronny Mauricio continued rehabbing in Triple-A, going 1-for-3 with a walk.
- The third Mets player rehabbing in Triple-A, Tyrone Taylor, continued to show promise at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBIs.
Mets statistical trends
- One of the lone bright spots this weekend, Carson Benge hit a home run in the second straight game, going 1-for-3 in Sunday's loss.
Home runs on back-to-back days for Carson Benge pic.twitter.com/NHxoN9UqWU
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 22, 2026
In three games against the Phillies: 5-for-12, two HRs, three RBIs, one BB, one SB.
- Juan Soto continues to be unstoppable for opposing pitchers , going 1-for-3 with a walk.
Last 10 games: .457 batting average, .558 OBP, 1.444 OPS, 16 hits, four HRs, eight RBIs, eight BBs—MVP numbers.
- A.J. Minter has been dominant since returning from the IL, continuing that in Sunday's loss to the Phillies after tossing a scoreless eighth inning.
Minter since returning from the IL on May 26: 10 games, 0 ER, 4 H, 7 K.
Down on the farm
- Mets' 11th overall pick from the 2022 draft, Kevin Parada, has been scorching hot in Triple-A, continuing to swing a consistent bat since his promotion. A 2-for-4 outing on Sunday brings his batting average to .339 through 21 Triple-A games, along with an .884 OPS.
- Mets No. 11 prospect Nick Morabito hit his third home run in four games for Triple-A, bringing his season total to eight.
- Mets No. 18 prospect R.J. Gordon logged a strong start, going 4 2/3 innings while allowing no runs and two hits, walking two and striking out four.
This day in Mets history
- June 22, 1987: Tom Seaver announces his retirement from Major League Baseball. In 20 major league seasons, Seaver was a 12-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, Rookie of the Year and World Series champion.
- June 22, 1994: John Franco records his 253rd career save to pass Dave Righetti for the most saves by a left-handed pitcher.
FUN FACT: The Mets hold a 26-35 record when playing on June 22, including going 3-5 on this date against the Cubs, with their last meeting coming on the road in 2024—an 8-1 loss.
Published Jun 22, 2026
JASON PETRUCCIJason Petrucci is a writer for the New York Mets OnSI, specializing in game coverage, breaking news, prospect analysis, and feature stories surrounding the organization. He also covers the Mets for SleeperMets and serves as the men’s basketball beat reporter and sports editor at St. John’s University, where he is a member of the Class of 2028.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
