Freddy Peralta struggles again as Mets fall to Blue Jays 9-3

Mets starter Freddy Peralta had a challenging outing against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing five runs over four innings in a 9-3 loss in Toronto. This performance marked another disappointing start for Peralta, increasing his ERA to 4.81. The Mets acquired him hoping for an ace-level performance, but he has struggled with consistency. Peralta expressed frustration post-game, noting issues with fastball command that have hindered his effectiveness. He stated this might be the roughest stretch of his career. The Mets may need Peralta to improve his pitching if they consider trading him before the upcoming deadline.

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