David Peterson

David Peterson and the New York Mets agreed on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. Peterson will make $8.1 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson was unable to replicate his 2024 campaign but still had a solid season with the Mets last year as he went 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 30 starts. He also earned his first All-Star nod in 2025. In 2024, the lefty went 10-3 with a career-best 2.90 ERA in 21 starts. The former first-round pick by the Mets in 2017, Peterson is 37-30 with a 4.12 ERA in 131 career appearances in New York. He will occupy one of the spots in the Mets' starting rotation in 2026.

David Peterson is drawing trade interest, and the New York Mets are open to moving him.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson started a career-high 30 games in 2025, posting a 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 150 strikeouts across 168.2 innings. He was dominant in the first half of the season, recording a 3.06 ERA and 1.23 WHIP, but struggled after the break with a 6.39 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. According to Will Sammon, the Mets could look to move him in a “need-for-need” type of trade. However, it remains unclear if a deal will materialize, as the asking price for Peterson is believed to be high.

David Peterson allowed five runs across just 1 1/3 innings on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

It was a disastrous outing for Peterson that started with the Cubs plating two runs in the first inning on a fly ball that went over the head of Juan Soto. It is unclear if he will make one more start in the regular season on Sunday.

David Peterson allowed six earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s outing, Peterson now has a 3.98 ERA and 1.34 WHIP to go with a 9-6 record across 29 starts this season. He will make his next start on the road against the Cubs.

David Peterson allowed three earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Peterson's season stats include a 3.88 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 9-5 record across 28 starts. It's been a solid season for the veteran lefty, but he's starting to fall apart at the end. Since the trade deadline, he's pitched 41.1 innings with a 6.53 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a still impressive 10.2 K/9. He's got three quality starts in that span and none since August 19. He'll look to get back on track next week against the Padres.