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Mets Keep David Peterson on One-Year, $8.1 Million Deal to Avoid Arbitration

The one-year pact preserves short-term rotation depth, with New York still pursuing a frontline starter.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: A detailed view of a New York Mets baseball cap on the dugout steps before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Robert Murray reported the agreement on Thursday, confirming the left-hander will return on a one-year, $8.1 million contract for 2026.
  • The Mets also settled with pitchers Tylor Megill ($2.5 million), Huascar Brazoban ($1.05 million) and Reed Garrett to avoid arbitration.
  • Peterson is coming off an All-Star season and set career highs in starts, innings and strikeouts in 2025.
  • Coverage notes he faded late last season, underscoring that the club still needs to bolster the rotation.
  • With the market tightening for top starters, the team is weighing remaining free-agent and trade options, and retaining Peterson for under $10 million is viewed as a sensible move.