Freddy Peralta returns to Tropicana Field to face former team Mets
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Freddy Peralta takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays against his former club, the New York Mets, on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. The right-hander struggled during his tenure with the Mets, recording a 5-9 record and 4.99 ERA before being traded for three prospects. Since joining the Rays, Peralta has improved to a 3.80 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP, helping anchor a rotation for a team currently leading the American League with an 82-54 record. The Rays hold a 4.5-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East race as they enter the final month of the regular season. Peralta expressed focus on the divisional hunt as he prepares to face the organization that dealt him at the trade deadline.
- •Freddy Peralta pitches for the Rays against the Mets on Tuesday night.
- •The Rays lead the American League East by 4.5 games over the Yankees.
- •Peralta posted a 3.80 ERA with the Rays after a 4.99 ERA with the Mets.
- •Tampa Bay holds an 82-54 record, the best in the American League.
- •The Mets received prospects Emilien Pitrie, Aidan Smith, and Gary Gill Hill in the trade.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta stymies former team and Yandy Díaz powers AL-best Rays to 6-2 win over Mets
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — NY Mets announce lineup vs Rays as they face Freddy Peralta on Tuesday
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Castoff Freddy Peralta Sends Clubhouse Message Before Return To Queens
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Cast off by Mets, Freddy Peralta finds life as his Rays battle Yankees
"Freddy Peralta pitched six terrific innings against his former team, Yandy Díaz homered and doubled, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night. Junior Caminero extended his hitting streak to 15 games with two singles for Tampa Bay. Victor Mesa Jr. had three hits and Ryan Vilade drove in two runs for the Rays, who have the best record in the American League at 83-55 and began the night with a 4 1/2-game lead in the AL East over the New York Yankees.
"The New York Mets’ disappointment offered an honest response about his old teammates as he prepared to face them with the Tampa Bay Rays.
"Freddy Peralta struggled with the Mets, but is rediscovering his form with the Rays as they try to stay ahead of the Yankees in AL East.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:49 AMFreddy Peralta stymies former team and Yandy Díaz powers AL-best Rays to 6-2 win over Mets
Freddy Peralta pitched six terrific innings against his former team, Yandy Díaz homered and doubled, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night. Junior Caminero extended his hitting streak to 15 games with two singles for Tampa Bay. Victor Mesa Jr. had three hits and Ryan Vilade drove in two runs for the Rays, who have the best record in the American League at 83-55 and began the night with a 4 1/2-game lead in the AL East over the New York Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:02 PMNY Mets announce lineup vs Rays as they face Freddy Peralta on Tuesday
Here's a look at the New York Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays as they face their former pitcher.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:17 PMMets Castoff Freddy Peralta Sends Clubhouse Message Before Return To Queens
The New York Mets’ disappointment offered an honest response about his old teammates as he prepared to face them with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:03 AMCast off by Mets, Freddy Peralta finds life as his Rays battle Yankees
Freddy Peralta struggled with the Mets, but is rediscovering his form with the Rays as they try to stay ahead of the Yankees in AL East.
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