Mets' Peterson Free Agency: Forty Million Dollar Question

0:00It's April 8th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is New York Mets News today, AI-powered updates on your squad. Even though the Major League Baseball regular season just kicked off a few weeks back, the New York Mets are already eyeing their 2027. Off season moves. Left-handed starter David Peterson hits free agency this winter, no matter how the year plays out. General manager David Sterns and owner Steve Cohen face a big call on keeping him in the fold. Peterson broke in with the Mets back in 2020, turning into a steady middle rotation guy over the years. He snagged his first All-Star nod in 2025, proving he can handle big moments on the mound. Last season told a split story though. He dominated the first half with a 3.06 earned run average, but struggled hard after the break, closing a 6.34 mark. Over 12 starts. Fans and scouts saw the highs and lows up close. Experts like those at Bleacher Report, peck him for a deal around $40 million. Maybe something

1:00like the 3-year, $39 million packed. Tyler Anderson got from the Angels a while back. He could slide into a swing-man role too, bouncing between starting in relief, like Gara Whitlock or Jordan Hicks have done lately. The Mets stay aggressive no matter what, so watch how they balance payroll and pitching needs as the season rolls on. This one's worth tracking.