Late Wednesday, the Mets traded struggling left-handed starter David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs for infield prospect Cole Mathis, who has a .981 OPS in Single-A. This move, while not a sign of surrender, marks the first significant change by David Stearns this season, as the Mets seek to revitalize their rotation. With Peterson’s departure and Kodai Senga moving to the bullpen, the Mets face two rotation vacancies, potentially filled by Christian Scott and other minor league options. The Cubs gain a much-needed starter, raising the question of whether the Mets will seek external reinforcements as well.
