Freddy Peralta struggles again as Mets fall to Blue Jays 9-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
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.
- •Peralta allowed five runs in four innings against the Blue Jays.
- •His ERA rose to 4.81 after this performance.
- •He struggled with fastball command, walking three batters.
- •The Mets traded for Peralta to be a staff ace.
- •Peralta could be a trade piece if he improves before the deadline.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Freddy Peralta frustrated by roughest stretch of career: 'Crazy is the word that I can describe it'
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta hits new low as inconsistency continues in Mets loss
"Freddy Peralta was grasping for answers after another rocky, abbreviated outing leads to Mets loss to Blue Jays on Wednesday.
"After another subpar outing, Mets starter Freddy Peralta voiced his frustrations with his performance this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:42 PMMets' Freddy Peralta frustrated by roughest stretch of career: 'Crazy is the word that I can describe it'
After another subpar outing, Mets starter Freddy Peralta voiced his frustrations with his performance this season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:11 PMFreddy Peralta hits new low as inconsistency continues in Mets loss
Freddy Peralta was grasping for answers after another rocky, abbreviated outing leads to Mets loss to Blue Jays on Wednesday.
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