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One intriguing aspect of bringing Peterson on board is the potential for a platoon with Starling Marte. Both hitters exhibit strengths against certain pitching. Peterson excels against right-handed pitchers, while Marte has proven effective against lefties. This dynamic provides Mets manager Carlos Mendoza with greater flexibility, allowing him to optimize matchups based on opposing team compositions, a strategy that was less effective in 2024 due to lineup limitations.