Freddy Peralta discusses free agency after World Series loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta expressed his desire to return to the team after their Game 5 loss in the World Series. This marks the first time the 30-year-old will enter free agency, following a notable season where he earned the American League Championship Series MVP Award. Peralta has seen improvements since being traded from the New York Mets, highlighted by a 0.79 ERA in his final six regular-season starts. Despite his wish to stay, his performance could lead to a lucrative deal elsewhere, as the Rays typically do not spend heavily in free agency.
- •Freddy Peralta is a free agent for the first time.
- •He recorded a 0.79 ERA in his last six regular-season starts.
- •Peralta won the AL Championship Series MVP Award.
- •He expressed a desire to stay with the Rays post-Game 5 loss.
- •The Rays may not afford his expected market value.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Rays' Freddy Peralta Makes Clear His Thoughts On Free Agency
"Freddy Peralta will be a free agent for the first time in his career
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