Mets eye pitching trades after Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Mets are positioned to make trades for top starting pitchers after the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal. This move has intensified competition for pitchers like Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta. Both New York pitchers are expected to be moved by the trade deadline. Holmes is recovering from injury, while Peralta's recent performance remains under scrutiny. The Mets are reportedly seeking top prospects in return for their pitchers, especially with increased interest around the league leading to potential trades before the deadline.
- •Mets have two top pitchers available: Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta.
- •Holmes is recovering from a fibula fracture and is scheduled for a rehab start.
- •Peralta has been pulled from a scheduled start due to trade interest.
- •Mets aim to secure top-100 prospects in trades for their pitchers.
- •Interest in relievers like Brooks Raley and Luke Weaver is increasing.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Tarik Skubal deal means for Mets’ trade deadline ambitions
"The Mets now have two of the top starting pitchers remaining on the trade deadline block after the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal.
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