Rays acquire Freddy Peralta from Mets in trade move
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. This trade comes as the Rays look to maintain their lead atop the AL East, holding a 3.5-game advantage over the Yankees. Peralta's performance with the Mets has been subpar this season, marking one of the worst stretches of his career. Despite this, he previously finished fifth in the 2025 NL Cy Young voting, suggesting potential for improvement. The Mets are expected to continue their selling with additional trades likely.
- •Rays acquire Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets.
- •Peralta has an ERA of 4.99 and has struggled this season.
- •The Rays lead the AL East by 3.5 games over the Yankees.
- •Mets are expected to pursue further trades following this move.
- •Peralta previously ranked highly in Cy Young voting.
- 5:54 PMCBS MLB — Freddy Peralta trade: Rays acquire disappointing Mets starter as they try to hang on to AL East lead
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