Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects
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The New York Mets traded pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays on August 2 ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Peralta, performing poorly with a 4.99 ERA this season, joins the Rays in hopes of regaining form. In exchange, the Mets received outfielder Aidan Smith, right-hander Gary Gill Hill, and infielder Émilien Pitre from Tampa Bay. This trade follows the earlier deal sending A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. Peralta is set to become a free agent this winter.

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  • Freddy Peralta traded from Mets to Rays for three prospects
  • Mets also dealt A.J. Minter to the Twins earlier this week
  • Peralta has a 4.99 ERA and is a rental for the Rays
  • Mets received Aidan Smith, Gary Gill Hill, and Émilien Pitre
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New York continues to unload talent ahead of the trade deadline

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