New York Mets
· 2026-06-25
The New York Mets traded David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs for prospect Cole Mathis, a move that comes as a surprise after the Mets were swept in a doubleheader by the Cubs, losing 10-5 and 10-5, and now stand 13th in the National League with a 34-46 record.
The trade was made after the Cubs suffered injuries to their starting pitchers, including Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown, and the Mets were looking to free up a spot in their rotation.
The Mets had been using David Peterson as a starter, but he has struggled with a 6.09 ERA this season, and a 7.71 ERA across eight starts.
The trade is a sign that the Mets are trending towards being sellers, rather than buyers, as they are 9 games out of a playoff spot and have a losing streak of 5 games, including their last result, a 5-10 loss to the Chicago Cubs on 2026-06-24.
The Mets are removing a player who was likely to eat a lot of innings for the rest of the season, and will now have to look towards their depth to fill the spot in their rotation.
The Mets will have to find a new fifth starter, and will likely look to their top prospects, such as Jonah Tong and Zach Thomas, to fill the spot.
The Cubs, on the other hand, will be hoping that David Peterson can pitch better with a change of scenery, and with their stellar defense behind him.
The trade is a sign that the Mets are looking to rebuild and retool their roster, and will be an interesting story to follow in the coming weeks.
The Mets are currently on a L5 streak, and will be looking to turn their season around with their next game.