Mets Trade David Peterson To Cubs
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cubs and Mets agreed to a trade sending starter David Peterson to Chicago in exchange for first base prospect Cole Mathis, with the Cubs needing to open a 40-man roster spot to finalize the deal.
- Peterson, a 30-year-old left-hander with a 6.09 ERA this season, is seen as a potential fifth starter for the Cubs amid injuries and rotation depth issues, while the Mets continue to rebuild amid a disappointing season.
- Mathis, a 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024, has shown promising minor league performance despite recent injury setbacks, and is considered a potential future regular with good bat-to-ball skills and moderate power.
- Financially, the Cubs will absorb roughly $4 million of Peterson's $8.1 million arbitration salary and face a modest luxury tax increase, while the Mets reduce payroll and luxury tax costs by moving Peterson.
- The Mets face rotation uncertainties following Peterson's departure and Kodai Senga's move to the bullpen, while the Cubs aim to bolster pitching depth with Peterson and recent waiver claim Bryse Wilson.
