Not trying to be confrontational, but I have a few questions as it seems you are doubling-down with your assertions. Can you cite others who share your concern? McD is known to place a premium on character guys who will fit into "the process", and certainly Peko is a feel-good story, but what else would McD say upon his call-up?
The effect on Peko's family is coincidental to his call up, but I disagree with your cause/effect opinion per "McD going in a different direction". An immediate need was created when H Phillips went down with a torn ACL. Next man up, and it happened to be Peko. There is a reason why people in this thread are clamoring for V Taylor to be promoted. My last question is how can you prove "the effect on Peko's family" is "affecting the decision-making process?". If this is truly the case, I'd be questioning McD's judgment.