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Mets Agree to Trade Pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 Minor Leaguers, AP Source Says
- On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets just over 24 hours before the Major League Baseball trade deadline.
- Peralta struggled during his four-month tenure in Queens, posting a 4.99 ERA through 22 starts, and was held out of his scheduled start on Friday to ensure health before the trade.
- Peralta's strikeout rate fell to 22.4% from 28.2%, while his arm angle dropped from 38 degrees to 33, reducing his effectiveness at missing bats.
- In exchange for the veteran pitcher, the Mets received outfielder Aidan Smith, second baseman Emilien Pitre, and right-handed pitcher Gary Gill Hill from the Rays' farm system.
- The 30-year-old free agent-to-be joins a loaded Tampa Bay rotation featuring Drew Rasmussen, Shane McClanahan, and Nick Martinez, bolstering the Rays' 3.5-game lead in the American League East.
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Mets send RHP Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects
The Tampa Bay Rays added to one of the major leagues' better rotations on Sunday by acquiring two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three prospects. The Rays, who boast the best record in the American League, sent r...
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