Mets Urged to Trade David Peterson to Padres for Veteran Outfielder
Summary
The New York Mets are considering trading pitcher David Peterson to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Ramon Laureano. The Mets need to fill an outfield position after trading Brandon Nimmo, and Laureano could be a good fit. The Padres need pitching help, and Peterson could fulfill that need.Key Facts
- The Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo and now need to fill that spot.
- David Peterson is a pitcher for the Mets who started over 20 games in each of the past three seasons.
- Ramon Laureano is an outfielder for the Padres who had a strong offensive season last year.
- Laureano could fill the Mets' need for a right-handed bat.
- Both Peterson and Laureano have one year left on their contracts at a similar salary level.
- The trade could help both teams address their current needs: the Mets need an outfielder, and the Padres need pitching.
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