The Mets name David Peterson as the starter for Game 5, with the season on the line

The Mets will turn to David Peterson on Friday with their season hanging in the balance.

After considering Kodai Senga for the spot, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Peterson as the team's Game 5 starter after the Mets lost 10-2 to the Dodgers on Thursday at Citi Field.

The Mets trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Peterson has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this postseason, most recently on Sunday when he pitched 2¹/₃ innings in Game 1.

“We are facing an elimination game and he is fully rested,” Mendoza said. “He was one of our best starters. We just believe he will give us the best chance.”

Mendoza added that Senga would be available in the bullpen if needed.

The Japanese right-hander had a disastrous start in Game 1, lasting just 1¹/₃ innings and walking four batters, allowing three earned runs.

Senga cited his mechanics for his problems.

Peterson last started on September 29th when he gave the Mets seven shutout innings against the Brewers.

The left-hander said he's ready to go as deep as necessary into Friday's game.

In 21 starts during the regular season, Peterson posted a 2.90 ERA.

“It means a lot to get the ball in a situation like that,” Peterson said. “The trust of Mendy, the team and the coaching staff is huge.”

Mendoza was asked what he remembered about his dinner last offseason with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (the Dodgers' Game 4 starter).

“How impressive Steve Cohen’s house was,” Mendoza said.

Cohen, president of baseball operations David Stearns, Mendoza and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner were among the group that dined with Yamamoto at Cohen's home in Greenwich, Connecticut, during the free agent's U.S. tour.

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Yamamoto eventually accepted a 12-year contract with the Dodgers worth $325 million; The Mets offered a similar contract.

The deal was completed shortly after the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani.

“I thought, 'Really?' Mendoza said, referring to Yamamoto joining Ohtani in the Dodgers. “But we knew the Yankees were there, the Dodgers were there and we were there. I didn't want to get my hopes up too high. We were there until the end.”

Harrison Bader started in midfield and put Tyrone Taylor on the bench.

Mendoza referenced the fact that Bader faced Yoshinobu Yamamoto 3-on-3 on April 19.

Bader went 0-2 with two strikeouts before being sent off for a pinch-hitter.