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Cubs start Peterson, bring back Suzuki, Kelly vs Yankees

8/2/2026

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The Chicago Cubs will start left-hander David Peterson (6-7) against the New York Yankees’ left-hander Max Fried on Saturday.
Seiya Suzuki returns to field and Carson Kelly to catcher after missing Friday.
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic said it is “highly unlikely” either Suzuki or Kelly will be traded.
The Cubs are targeting two starters at the trade deadline, which could make Peterson expendable when Edward Cabrera returns from injury.

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The Chicago Cubs will start left-hander David Peterson (6-7) against the New York Yankees’ left-hander Max Fried on Saturday.
Seiya Suzuki returns to field and Carson Kelly to catcher after missing Friday.
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic said it is “highly unlikely” either Suzuki or Kelly will be traded.
The Cubs are targeting two starters at the trade deadline, which could make Peterson expendable when Edward Cabrera returns from injury.