Freddy Peralta reflects on likely Mets departure amid trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Freddy Peralta expressed regret over his time with the New York Mets as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. He acknowledged that with the team's chances of postseason play diminished, he likely pitched for the last time in a Mets uniform on Sunday. Peralta is set to become a free agent following the season. The Mets' struggles this year have intensified discussions about potential roster changes leading up to the trade deadline.
- •Freddy Peralta likely finished his last game for the Mets on Sunday.
- •Mets' postseason hopes are nearly extinguished this summer.
- •Peralta becomes a free agent at season's end.
- •Aug. 3 trade deadline is approaching for MLB teams.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta reflects on Mets tenure with trade deadline on the horizon: 'I've let them down'
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta says he has let down the Mets and knows it’s likely he will be traded soon
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta says he has let down the Mets and knows it's likely he will be traded soon
- 11:47 PMESPN — Peralta on likely Mets exit: 'I've let them down'
"Freddy Peralta and the last-place New York Mets never thought they would reach the final week of July well out of playoff contention, with the front office preparing to sell off assets at the trade deadline. An offseason makeover that went bust after last year’s second-half collapse has the Mets 18 games under .500 with eight days remaining before the Aug. 3 deadline, and Peralta is among those expected to get moved to a postseason contender. With his future uncertain, the right-hander held the Los Angeles Dodgers to three runs (two earned) and six hits while throwing 93 pitches in four innings Sunday before New York rallied with three-run homers by Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien in an 8-3 victory.
"With the Aug. 3 trade deadline looming and New York's postseason chances dashed, Freddy Peralta, a free agent this offseason, knew he likely took the mound Sunday for the final time in a Mets uniform.
"With his future uncertain, the right-hander held the Dodgers to three runs and six hits on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:00 PMFreddy Peralta reflects on Mets tenure with trade deadline on the horizon: 'I've let them down'
Freddy Peralta has his worst ERA since 2019 with the Mets.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:37 AMFreddy Peralta says he has let down the Mets and knows it’s likely he will be traded soon
With his future uncertain, the right-hander held the Dodgers to three runs and six hits on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:29 AMFreddy Peralta says he has let down the Mets and knows it's likely he will be traded soon
Freddy Peralta and the last-place New York Mets never thought they would reach the final week of July well out of playoff contention, with the front office preparing to sell off assets at the trade deadline. An offseason makeover that went bust after last year’s second-half collapse has the Mets 18 games under .500 with eight days remaining before the Aug. 3 deadline, and Peralta is among those expected to get moved to a postseason contender. With his future uncertain, the right-hander held the Los Angeles Dodgers to three runs (two earned) and six hits while throwing 93 pitches in four innings Sunday before New York rallied with three-run homers by Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien in an 8-3 victory.
- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 11:47 PMPeralta on likely Mets exit: 'I've let them down'
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline looming and New York's postseason chances dashed, Freddy Peralta, a free agent this offseason, knew he likely took the mound Sunday for the final time in a Mets uniform.
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