Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Chicago Cubs trade to get David Peterson?
The Cubs sent 2024 second-round pick Cole Mathis to the New York Mets in exchange for left-handed starter David Peterson. Mathis is a 22-year-old first baseman/DH who posted a .981 OPS with 10 home runs in 39 games in the minors in 2026.
Why did the Cubs need a starting pitcher so badly?
The Cubs were hit hard by injuries, losing both Ben Brown (neck strain) and Edward Cabrera (moderate hamstring strain) in the same stretch. That left the team with only four active starting pitchers on the 26-man roster.
What are David Peterson's stats and how has he pitched in 2026?
Peterson has posted a 6.09 ERA in 68 innings across 16 appearances, including 8 starts with the Mets in 2026. His traditional numbers are rough, but he sports a 51.1% ground ball rate and gives up less than a home run per nine innings.
When will David Peterson make his debut for the Cubs?
Peterson is expected to make his Cubs debut on Friday when Chicago begins a weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. He last pitched on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing four runs over four innings.
Has David Peterson ever been an All-Star?
Yes, Peterson was an All-Star in 2025, finishing that season with a 4.22 ERA in 168.2 innings over 30 starts. His best season came in 2024 when he posted a 2.90 ERA in 21 starts with the Mets.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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