Ex-Mets Clay Holmes, David Peterson reunite with eyes on rediscovering best selves, aiding Cubs’ playoff push

WASHINGTON – David Peterson and Clay Holmes left the Mets at relative personal down points. Peterson was an All Star last season but saw his fortunes dip in the second half last season before struggling earlier this year. Holmes was great in his first campaign as a big league starter in 2025, even better this season before getting sidelined with a fractured fibula in mid May. Neither is a Met anymore, both traded to the Cubs, where they’re looking to rediscover the best versions of themselves…