"He's just a personality. We all know the competitor. We know the type of guy he is when he takes the baseball and he goes out there. But I think it's just the way he carries himself in that locker room. It's just a different presence. There's joy. There is [genuineness]. There's a lot to like about him."
"The one thing that I see is he's got that smile on his face, even on days that he pitches, and once the game starts, he's just a completely different personality. Game's on, and he's competing. He wants to be the best version of himself."
The Mets appear positioned to implement a six-man rotation for the upcoming season, anchored by newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta. The rotation features top prospect Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes entering his second year as a full-time starter with fewer concerns than last spring, and David Peterson, an All-Star after a strong first half despite fatigue from high innings pitched. Kodai Senga aims to regain form after a demotion to Triple-A, while Sean Manaea continues building workload despite reduced velocity. Manager Carlos Mendoza expresses optimism about the unit, particularly praising Peralta's competitive nature, personality, and presence in the clubhouse. Peralta demonstrated effectiveness in spring training, striking out five batters over four innings with minimal damage.
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