Rays trade three prospects for Mets' Freddy Peralta ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Mets have agreed to trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-player prospect package. The Rays will send Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre, and Gary Gill Hill to the Mets. Peralta, who has struggled this season with a 4.99 ERA, was initially acquired by the Mets in the offseason and is considered a rental player as he will be a free agent after the 2026 season. The trade comes as the Mets look to bolster their farm system ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Rays for three prospects.
- •Rays send Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre, and Gary Gill Hill to Mets.
- •Peralta has a 4.99 ERA this season.
- •This trade represents a significant organizational shift for the Mets.
- •Peralta is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — What did Mets get for Freddy Peralta? Rays send three prospects for 4.99 ERA SP
"The Mets are landing a three-player prospect package for their Freddy Peralta.
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