Cubs Trade Prospect for Pitching Help

The Cubs made a late-night move, acquiring lefty David Peterson from the Mets in a desperate bid for pitching depth—sending promising infielder Cole Mathis in return. With multiple starters sidelined—including Cabrera (hamstring) and Brown (neck strain)—and rotation woes mounting, Peterson’s solid underlying stats and recent ERA dip make him a risky but necessary gamble. The trade underscores Chicago’s dire need for innings, even if it means trading a top prospect. Matt Boyd’s return today offers a glimmer of hope, but the rotation’s instability remains a major concern. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7e6c3046460e422