Mets pitchers struggle as key trades reshape roster ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Mets are in a transitional phase after trading several key pitchers before the deadline. Freddy Peralta's time with the Mets ended poorly, highlighted by a July 20 outing where he allowed seven earned runs. Cionel Pérez had a strong series against the Dodgers but is now on the injured list with a forearm strain. A.J. Minter has also been traded, leaving the Mets to turn to younger talent. The performance of new pitchers like Xzavion Curry and Jonathan Pintaro will be pivotal moving forward as the team reshapes its pitching staff.
- •Freddy Peralta traded to the Tampa Bay Rays after disappointing performances.
- •Cionel Pérez placed on the injured list with a forearm strain.
- •A.J. Minter traded, ending his time with the Mets.
- •Younger pitchers Xzavion Curry and Jonathan Pintaro recalled to fill gaps.
- •Mets pitching strategy increasingly focuses on developing new talent.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Player Meter: Pitchers, July 16-August 2
"A quick review of how the Mets’ pitchers fared in the second half so far.
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