David Peterson could go from the Game 3 closer to the Game 1 starter. Hours after recording the final three outs of the Mets’ thrilling Game 3 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee, Peterson emerged as the likely option to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday against the Phillies,

It is typical in the playoffs for starting pitchers to be available on their throw day, so earmarking Peterson for a possible relief outing in Game 2 makes sense -- especially since the earliest he would start a game is the NLDS, should the Mets get there.