The New York Mets are reportedly open to trading David Peterson, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon . It's a move that could fill a pressing need.

Per the reporting, Peterson is garnering trade interest during the Winter Meetings, making him one of multiple starting pitchers for whom the Mets have received calls.

The Mets are looking for a similar deal to the Brandon Nimmo-for-Marcus Semien trade, which means they'd trade one of their expendable outfielders for a strong defensive infielder in Semien.

The trade involved no prospects being exchanged — it was a like-for-like deal. Peterson is making a low salary figure, which will help his trade value, along with his steady, consistent production as a starting pitcher.

The southpaw is in his final year under team control, set to

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