Mets trade Freddy Peralta, consider Clay Holmes next move before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The New York Mets traded pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, receiving three prospects in return. As the trade deadline approaches, Clay Holmes could be among the next players to leave the organization, particularly given his strong performance before an injury. The Mets have also received trade interest in other players, including reliever Brooks Raley and outfielders Tyrone Taylor and Luis Robert Jr. New York's recent trades suggest a strategy to enhance their prospect pool as they navigate the remainder of the 2026 season.
- •Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Rays for three top-30 prospects.
- •Clay Holmes is expected to be traded before the deadline.
- •Brooks Raley and outfielders Tyrone Taylor and Luis Robert Jr. may also be dealt.
- •Holmes made a rehab start, positioning himself for a return.
- •New York's lineup struggled, finishing 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Latest updates on Mets trade deadline rumors: Who will go next?
"The New York Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday and more moves are on the horizon.
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