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Cubs Trade for Peterson Amid Pitching Crunch
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- Jun 26, 2026
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Summary
The Cubs pulled off a winning road trip, sweeping the Mets, but their pitching woes persist with Cabrera and Brown sidelined. In a move to plug the gap, they traded a promising infielder, Cole Mathis, for David Peterson—a lefty with a high ERA but a stellar FIP and elite ground-ball rate. With Chicago’s top-tier defense and a focus on inducing weak contact, Peterson could thrive here. He’s not a superstar, but he’s exactly the kind of durable, innings-eating arm the Cubs desperately need to stay competitive. 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/5ec5689289e4c773