David Peterson to debut for Cubs Saturday against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
David Peterson will make his debut for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The left-handed pitcher was acquired from the New York Mets in exchange for infield prospect Cole Mathis. Peterson, 30, had struggled with a 6.09 ERA this season but was an All-Star last year. The Cubs are dealing with pitching injuries, including the absence of starters Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown, and Peterson's arrival is seen as timely support. Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes a change of scenery will help Peterson recover his form. Peterson is eager to start against a strong Brewers team after familiarizing himself with their ballpark during previous matchups this season.
- •Peterson was traded to the Cubs from the Mets.
- •He will start against the Brewers on June 27.
- •Cubs face pitching injuries with Cabrera and Brown out.
- •Peterson had a 6.09 ERA this season but was an All-Star last year.
- •Counsell expects a fresh start will benefit Peterson.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — David Peterson gives Chicago Cubs exactly what they need in team debut, an 8-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Newcomer David Peterson will make his Chicago Cubs debut Saturday in Milwaukee: ‘I’m ready to get going’
"MILWAUKEE — David Peterson was on his way home from Citi Field after Wednesday’s doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets when he saw he had an incoming phone call from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. In a matter of minutes, everything changed for Peterson. The left-handed starting pitcher had been traded to the Cubs in a deal that sent infield prospect ...
"MILWAUKEE — Part of what made David Peterson an ideal fit for the Chicago Cubs, beyond his availability in a rare June trade, was the left-hander’s high ground-ball rate. For a team whose pitching staff has allowed the most home runs in the majors this year, Peterson’s 51.1% ground-ball percentage that ranks eighth in MLB was something the Cubs needed. “He throws strikes, keeps ball on the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:19 AMDavid Peterson gives Chicago Cubs exactly what they need in team debut, an 8-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Part of what made David Peterson an ideal fit for the Chicago Cubs, beyond his availability in a rare June trade, was the left-hander’s high ground-ball rate. For a team whose pitching staff has allowed the most home runs in the majors this year, Peterson’s 51.1% ground-ball percentage that ranks eighth in MLB was something the Cubs needed. “He throws strikes, keeps ball on the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:03 AMNewcomer David Peterson will make his Chicago Cubs debut Saturday in Milwaukee: ‘I’m ready to get going’
MILWAUKEE — David Peterson was on his way home from Citi Field after Wednesday’s doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets when he saw he had an incoming phone call from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. In a matter of minutes, everything changed for Peterson. The left-handed starting pitcher had been traded to the Cubs in a deal that sent infield prospect ...
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