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Chicago Cubs Acquire Mets Pitcher David Peterson for Prospect Cole Mathis
The Chicago Cubs traded for left-handed starter David Peterson from the New York Mets on June 25. In return, the Mets received 22-year-old first baseman and designated hitter Cole Mathis. The deal addresses the Cubs' depleted rotation caused by multiple pitcher injuries.
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The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets on June 25 in exchange for prospect first baseman and designated hitter Cole Mathis. The trade gives the Cubs a 30-year-old starter who made the 2025 All-Star team while addressing an immediate need created by injuries to several members of their rotation.
Cubs starters are currently on the injured list:
Matthew Boyd after knee surgery, Ben Brown with a strained neck, Edward Cabrera with a strained hamstring, Cade Horton after Tommy John surgery, Justin Steele after elbow surgery, and Jameson Taillon with a strained hamstring. The addition of Peterson is intended to stabilize a rotation that also includes left-hander Shota Imanaga and right-handers Colin Rae and Javier Assad.
Peterson, listed at 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds, was selected by the Mets in the first round of the 2017 draft out of the University of Oregon. He has thrown a four-seam fastball averaging 92.66 mph, a slider at 86.35 mph, and a changeup at 86.39 mph this season. In eight starts during 2026 he posted a 6.09 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 68 innings while allowing six home runs.
“Peterson may have been available to the Cubs due to a down year so far in 2026.”
Cole Mathis, 22, stands 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. He was drafted by the Cubs in the second round of the 2024 draft and signed for a $1,681,200 bonus. He is currently on the injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024.
