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n” “nSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic. — The Chicago Cubs bolstered their starting rotation after acquiring left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets, in a move that sent first baseman and designated hitter Cole Mathis, the 13th-ranked prospect in the Chicago organization, to the New York club.
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n” “nPeterson, 30, has a 3-6 record with a 6.09 ERA in 16 appearances this season, including eight starts. In 68 innings pitched, he has struck out 63 batters and walked 30.
Selected by the Mets in the first round of the 2017 amateur draft with the 20th overall pick, Peterson spent his entire Major League career with the Queens franchise over seven seasons. The left-hander will become a free agent at the end of the campaign.
Peterson’s arrival responds to the Cubs’ urgent need to strengthen their pitching staff, which has been severely affected by injuries in recent weeks.
n” “nChicago recently placed right-handers Ben Brown, with a neck strain, and Dominican Edward Cabrera, due to a left hamstring and left adductor strain, on the injured list.
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Furthermore, the Cubs already had several significant absences in their rotation, including Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton, and Justin Steele.
n” “nWith this acquisition, Chicago seeks stability in its rotation and greater pitching depth to remain competitive in the second half of the season.
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