Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta shows impact after deadline trade

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets on August 2 in a deal that sent prospects Aidan Smith, Gary Gill Hill and Émilien Pitre to New York. Peralta, who struggled with a 4.99 ERA in New York, has recorded three quality starts in six appearances since joining the Rays. During a recent 6-2 win over the Mets, Peralta settled after allowing a lead-off home run to Francisco Lindor, retiring 13 consecutive batters and 17 of his final 18 hitters. The Rays hold an 83-55 record and lead the AL East, with the organization viewing Peralta as a necessary addition for the postseason rotation. While the deal required giving up three top prospects, team officials are prioritizing short-term rotation depth for the upcoming playoffs over long-term prospect evaluation.

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