Freddy Peralta and David Peterson, who together accounted for 40 % of the team's starting pitching rotation at the beginning of the season, struggled to find their rhythm and were subsequently traded. Both pitchers had shown flashes of promise in previous campaigns, but their recent performances fell short of expectations, prompting management to seek fresh options. The moves underscore the team's urgency to strengthen its rotation ahead of the playoff push, while leaving fans to wonder how the new acquisitions will fill the void left by the departed arms.
Freddy Peralta and David Peterson began this season as 40 percent of the team’s starting rotation, floundered and were traded.