David Peterson Heads to Cubs

David Peterson, the lefty fireballer once lighting up Oregon’s diamond, is headed to Chicago after a surprising trade from the Mets to the Cubs—swap him for infielder Cole Mathis. Though his 2024 season hasn’t dazzled (6.09 ERA in 16 games, even moved to the bullpen), his elite groundball rate (over 50%) could be a perfect fit for the Cubs’ stingy infield. A first-round pick in 2017 and longest-tenured Met, Peterson’s Oregon legacy is legendary—282 career Ks, 140 in one season, All-American, Golden Spikes finalist. With the Mets’ season in flux and the trade deadline looming, this could be Peterson’s chance to turn things around—and land himself a big payday in free agency. 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/0da6589028a6bb05