Mets explore trading Freddy Peralta as season struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The New York Mets are actively seeking to trade Freddy Peralta, who has struggled since joining the team. Currently sitting at 34-41, the Mets are last in the National League East. Peralta, who has a 3.90 ERA in 15 starts, is a pending free agent and could be attractive to contenders. Teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Guardians, and Tampa Bay Rays have shown interest in acquiring him to bolster their rotations ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Mets are 34-41 and last in the NL East standings.
- •Freddy Peralta has a 3.90 ERA with 5 wins and 5 losses this season.
- •Teams interested in Peralta include the Cardinals, Guardians, and Rays.
- •Peralta's status as a pending free agent makes him a prime trade chip.
- •Mets likely to wait until closer to the trade deadline to finalize any deals.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta remains the Mets' top trade chip
"The New York Mets continue to look for suitors to trade Freddy Peralta to get a return on their investment.
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