The New York Mets haven’t had the best start to the 2026 season and it seems changes are to come.
The Mets have a 34-46 record after their 10-3 and 10-5 losses to the Chicago Cubs on June 24. After the game, the clubs decided to swap a pair of players.
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The Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the Mets, ESPN baseball insider Jeff Passan first reported.
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In his most recent game, Peterson took the mound against the Phillies in a 6-2 loss on June 21. He threw five strikeouts in four innings pitched. In 79 pitches thrown, he allowed six hits, including a home run, and five runs.
In exchange for Peterson, the Mets will receive the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect, Cole Mathis, a first baseman and designated hitter, according to MLB.com.
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David Peterson stats
Peterson has a 3-6 record as a pitcher so far in the 2026 season. He’s played 16 games and started eight of them for New York. Peterson has pitched 68 innings and has a 6.09 ERA.
Batters have went yard on him only six times, but he’s allowed 82 hits and 51 runs. He’s tossed 63 strikeouts and has a 1.65 WHIP.
David Peterson contract
Peterson will be a free agent at the end of the 2026 season. He signed a one-year deal with the Mets worth $8.1 million.
How old is David Peterson?
Peterson is 30 years old. He first joined MLB in 2020 and has played all seven seasons of his career for the Mets.
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Peterson was drafted by the New York Mets with the 20th pick in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: New York Mets trade David Peterson to Chicago Cubs for prospect
