Mets discuss trade options for pitcher Freddy Peralta ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Freddy Peralta, currently with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts for the New York Mets, may be on the trading block as the deadline approaches. Initially expected to boost the Mets' playoff contention, Peralta's performance has instead led to speculation about his value in a potential trade. He is set to become a free agent at season's end, complicating the Mets' situation. Some scouts suggest the Mets might receive a lower-tier prospect in return, reflecting Peralta's recent struggles and rental status. The Mets are likely to conduct a broader sell-off, with additional players potentially joining Peralta in trade talks.
- •Freddy Peralta has a 4.99 ERA over 113.2 innings this season.
- •He was acquired by the Mets from the Brewers earlier this year.
- •Reports suggest the Mets might seek a low-tier prospect in exchange.
- •Peralta's upcoming free agency complicates his trade appeal.
- •The Mets are expected to explore multiple trades as the deadline nears.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — What Could the Mets Actually Get For Freddy Peralta?
"When the New York Mets first signed Freddy Peralta, he was supposed to be a needle-mover. Now, he’s a trade chip. The biggest question is: What can they actually get for him? In the worst year of his otherwise great career, Peralta has posted a 4.99 ERA through 22 games started and 113.2 innings. His -0.2 […] The post What Could the Mets Actually Get For Freddy Peralta? appeared first on HEAVY.
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