Mets' David Peterson Projected for $7.6 Million in 2026 Arbitration

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson is among nine players eligible for salary arbitration this offseason. According to the MLB Trade Rumors algorithm, which considers playing time, position, role, and performance statistics, Peterson is projected to earn $7.6 million in 2026. If the Mets tender contracts to all arbitration-eligible players, including Peterson, and they receive salaries similar to projections, it would add approximately $23.5 million to the team's 2026 payroll. The Mets' current 2026 payroll commitment is roughly $206 million, assuming Edwin Diaz opts out.