David Peterson Trade From Mets To Cubs Could Kickstart Fantasy Baseball Turnaround
Per reports, Chicago dealt minor league infielder Cole Mathis to the Mets, where he'll join a talented offensive lineup.Peterson has plummeted back to earth after earning the first All-Star bid of his career in 2025, posting a career-low 6.09 ERA over 16 games. On the other hand, the Cubs can present Peterson with a much-needed change of scenery, with the trade slightly improving his fantasy baseball stock.At the time of his trade, the former first-round pick is ranked as the No. 122 pitcher in fantasy, setting the table for a potential redemption campaign down the stretch of the season.
- ▪Per reports, Chicago dealt minor league infielder Cole Mathis to the Mets, where he'll join a talented offensive lineup.Peterson has plummeted back to earth after earning the first All-Star bid of his career in 2025, posting a career-low 6.
- ▪On the other hand, the Cubs can present Peterson with a much-needed change of scenery, with the trade slightly improving his fantasy baseball stock.At the time of his trade, the former first-round pick is ranked as the No.
- ▪122 pitcher in fantasy, setting the table for a potential redemption campaign down the stretch of the season.
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