Mets urged to make 'easy' Freddy Peralta decision by MLB trade deadline

Mets Urged to Trade Slumping Pitcher Before Trade Deadline

The New York Mets acquired Freddy Peralta to be the ace for a potential World Series contender. Yet, Peralta could now serve as the start to their reload if GM David Stearns can execute the trade deadline properly. Stearns and the Mets are being urged by ESPN’s David Schoenfeld to trade Peralta before the MLB trade deadline Aug. 3 to start their retooling. The Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason for Jett Williams an…

Mets urged to make 'easy' Freddy Peralta decision by MLB trade deadline

This decision should be an easy one for the Mets to make this summer.

Freddy Peralta’s continued struggles should make Mets’ trade deadline plan clear

At this rate, the Mets' best course of action is to try to get whatever they can for Freddy Peralta.  The veteran right-hander continues to fail to live up to the billing of being an ace, which was the expectation when David Stearns acquired him from the Milwaukee Brewers over the winter. He was tagged for five runs in four innings of work on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, raising his ERA to 4.81 on the season.  "Not good," Peralta sai…

Trade Deadline Outlook: New York Mets

A disappointing 2026 season is almost certainly resulting in a deadline sale for the Mets. They’re 15 games under .500 and have been one of the five worst teams in MLB for the past calendar year. It already resulted in a managerial change, but owner Steve Cohen says he has no plans to overhaul the front office. The Mets made the most notable move of the early deadline season, flipping David Peterson to the Cubs for first base prospect Cole Mathi…

Freddy Peralta at Center of Mets' Deadline Strategy

With the calendar turning to July, Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching, forcing teams across the league to determine whether they will buy, sell, or stand pat. While several clubs remain on the playoff bubble, the New York Mets appear to be moving toward becoming one of the deadline’s most active sellers after a disappointing season that has fallen well below expectations. Despite entering the year with one of baseball’…

Peralta Implodes Against Jays In Canada Day Dismantling

The Mets simply cannot have nice things for more than one day. After Nolan McLean delivered a masterful bounce-back performance on Tuesday, the Mets turned to Freddy Peralta on Wednesday, hoping for more of the same. Instead, the former Cy Young finalist delivered another disappointing outing, lasting just four innings as the Blue Jays dismantled his arsenal and celebrated Canada Day in fitting fashion. Peralta’s season ERA climbed to 4.81 after…