Mets $8.1 million pitcher named as 'ideal' trade option for clubs around MLB

The Mets are weighing roster moves as the August 3 trade deadline approaches, and David Peterson stands out as a notable potential departure. The left-hander, earning $8.1 million this season, posted a 2.90 ERA in 21 starts in 2024 and earned an All-Star nod last year, but has a 5.18 ERA across 13 games and seven starts this year, leaving his role unsettled. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com labeled Peterson an “ideal” trade option for teams seeking rotation depth, given his track record and affordable contract. With New York’s season off course, a change of scenery for Peterson remains a plausible path for both club and pitcher.