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Cubs Sweep Mets Doubleheader as Swanson Drives Franchise-Record 11 RBIs and Chicago Acquires David Peterson

Marking a possible Mets sell-off, the trade fills an urgent rotation hole for the injury-hit Cubs.

Jun 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Derek Hill (49) reacts after hitting a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Jun 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher David Peterson (23) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Dansby Swanson powered a Chicago sweep at Citi Field with two homers, a grand slam and 11 RBIs across Wednesday’s doubleheader, the most RBIs by a Cub in two games of a twin bill.
  • The Mets committed six errors in the nightcap that produced five unearned runs and helped extend New York’s losing streak to five games, dropping the club 12 games under .500.
  • Chicago traded prospect Cole Mathis to the Mets to acquire left-hander David Peterson as immediate depth after placing Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list.
  • Peterson enters Chicago with a down 2026 line (3-6, 6.09 ERA) and is eligible for free agency after the season, making the deal a short-term fix rather than a long-term guarantee.
  • Coverage frames the Peterson swap as a potential opening move in a wider Mets roster sell-off before the Aug. 3 trade deadline and a reminder that controllable starting pitching is a scarce midseason commodity.