David Peterson trade not start of a Mets summer sell-off, surrender
The New York Mets have traded pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs, sparking conflicting reports on whether the move signals a wider team sell-off.
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The New York Mets traded left-handed pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infield prospect Mathis. The move comes as the Cubs deal with a rotation decimated by injuries and the Mets move a struggling player.
Coverage is divided on the intent behind the trade. Yahoo Sports describes the move as the beginning of a "fire sale," while SNY reports that the trade does not represent a summer sell-off or a surrender by the Mets.
The transaction was confirmed by MLB.com, Newsday, and the Chicago Tribune. Future developments depend on whether the Mets continue to trade players or maintain their current roster following the acquisition of Mathis.
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Quick answers
Who did the Mets receive in exchange for David Peterson?
The Mets received Cubs infield prospect Mathis.
Why did the Chicago Cubs acquire Peterson?
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs' rotation has been decimated by injuries.
Is this the start of a Mets fire sale?
Reports are contradictory; Yahoo Sports claims the fire sale has begun, but SNY asserts the trade is not the start of a summer sell-off.
Coverage (6)
- Cubs reportedly acquire David Peterson in a trade with the Mets Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Mets trade struggling David Peterson to Chicago Cubs Newsday · 6h ago
- Mets trade Peterson for Cubs INF prospect Mathis (source) MLB.com · 6h ago
- Chicago Cubs trade for New York Mets lefty David Peterson with rotation decimated by injuries Chicago Tribune · 6h ago
- Mets’ Fire Sale Begins, Peterson Headed to Chicago In One-For-One Swap Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- David Peterson trade not start of a Mets summer sell-off, surrender SNY · 6h ago broke it first
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