Mets likely to trade Freddy Peralta before Aug 3 deadline

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaching, the New York Mets are widely expected to trade veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta, a move the pitcher himself anticipates after a disappointing season. Peralta acknowledged the likelihood following his start on Sunday, July 26, a 4-inning outing where he allowed three runs, two earned, in an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field.

Peralta, 30, is scheduled to start again on Friday, July 31, against the Miami Marlins, but with the Mets well out of playoff contention and Peralta set for free agency this winter, the club has little incentive to keep him. When asked if his performance against the Dodgers was his final start for New York, Peralta said he believed it probably was. He expressed gratitude to the organization but also disappointment in his performance, stating he had not done what he was supposed to do.

Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers during the offseason to front the Mets' rotation, Peralta has struggled significantly in 2026. Through 22 starts, he holds a 5-9 record with a 4.99 ERA, a stark contrast to his career-best 2025 season in Milwaukee where he went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA. His recent...