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Mets Pick Newly-Acquired Peralta over McLean for Opener vs. Skenes
Freddy Peralta, acquired for two prospects, is set as the Mets' Opening Day starter to strengthen a rotation that struggled in 2025, with an $8 million salary this season.
- The New York Mets named Freddy Peralta as their Opening Day starter on March 26 at Citi Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes, marking Peralta's third straight Opening Day start, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Feb. 27.
- The Mets acquired Peralta in a January trade that also added Tobias Myers and sent Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to Milwaukee, Mendoza said it was clear he would pitch at the front of the rotation.
- Peralta's recent results show he was 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts last season, struck out 204 batters in 176 2/3 innings, and is 70-42 with a 3.59 ERA over eight seasons.
- The move immediately alters the rotation as Freddy Peralta gives the Mets a frontline starter after second-half 2025 struggles and the rotation beyond Peralta and Nolan McLean appears relatively settled, potentially starting with six starters.
- Beyond the rotation, the club brought in free agent infielder Bo Bichette and center fielder Luis Robert Jr., while Clay Holmes, David Peterson, Sean Manaea, and Kodai Senga add depth.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenMets give Opening Day nod to RHP Freddy Peralta
Right-hander Freddy Peralta will not have to wait long to make his New York Mets debut after he was named Opening Day starter by manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday.
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Mets pick newly-acquired Peralta over McLean for opener vs. Skenes
JUPITER, Fla. — The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day. New York traded two prospects to Milwaukee last month for the two-time All-Star. “When we acquired him, it was pretty clear that he was going to be pitching at the front of our rotation,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday before a spring training game against St. Louis. “He earned it. I’m excited. We’re all excite…
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Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates
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