Red Sox consider Freddy Peralta as potential free agent target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering free agent pitcher Freddy Peralta as they look to strengthen their starting rotation for the upcoming season. After a challenging year impacted by injuries, the team seeks to replace Sonny Gray, who is now a free agent. Peralta, acquired by the New York Mets but later traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, experienced a resurgence with a 3.25 ERA in ten starts and earned the ALCS MVP award. If signed, he could complement a rotation that includes Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez, and Jake Bennett.
- •Boston Red Sox seek to add a starting pitcher this offseason.
- •Freddy Peralta excelled with the Rays after struggling with the Mets.
- •Peralta posted a 3.25 ERA in ten regular season starts.
- •He won the American League Championship Series MVP award.
- •Sonny Gray's departure creates a need in the starting rotation.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Should Red Sox Target Freddy Peralta In Free Agency?
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