Recent New York Mets All-Star Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The New York Mets had a very talented roster coming into the 2026 season. That said, they dealt with injuries (and made trades). One of those moves was to send David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs. MLB.com wrote (on June 25): “New York Mets traded LHP David Peterson to Chicago Cubs for 3B Cole Mathis.” Recent New York Mets All-Star Becomes Free Agent Peterson is now a free agent. He will be available to sign with any team in the MLB this winter.