I argued against the idea Mendoza should be on the hot seat but IMO, he committed one of the real boneheaded pitching moves, letting a starter pitch to “one more” batter deep in the game, provided he doesn’t get on.
Just take him out, let the reliever start the inning. Peterson has one complete game and suddenly he gets treated like Sandy Koufax.
Agree, Mendoza consistently exhibiting the anti-Midas touch the last 6 weeks or so.
The bullpen is completely ravaged,and Peterson is the only starter that can be trusted to carry big innings this year.