Mets ace Freddy Peralta receives significant trade update after MLB's worst start to the season

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images attach

Mets ace Freddy Peralta receives significant trade update after MLB's worst start to the season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

This past offseason, the New York Mets knew they would need to make changes after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. New York waited a while to make moves in free agency, but things picked up when they traded for Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.

“The New York Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended late Wednesday when they acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta, as well as fellow right-hander Tobias Myers, from the Milwaukee Brewers for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, two of their top prospects,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.

Peralta has been a dominant pitcher over the last several seasons, and when the Mets acquired him, the expectation was that an extension could follow quickly. However, when asked about it, Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns shut down that speculation.

“I’m not going to comment on any sort of extension or contract talks,” Stearns told reporters.

The Mets have gotten off to an MLB-worst 12-22 start, which is far from where they expected to be. That slow start has already sparked early trade speculation, with Peralta’s name coming up. He is on an expiring contract and could become a trade candidate if New York cannot turn its season around.

“Peralta is a prime trade chip. He’s an elite clubhouse presence and someone who is highly regarded by his teammates. He’s a high-end pitcher who has a career 3.60 ERA in nine major-league seasons. He’s also on an expiring contract and if the Mets want to get something in return in a potential lost season, then trading the right-hander should be on the table,” FanSided’s Robert Murray wrote.

The Mets did not envision the start of the season going this way, but the early hole they’ve created is not easy to climb out of. New York is also dealing with injuries, which only makes matters worse.

Peralta is expected to be one of the biggest names available at the trade deadline for contending teams. If the Mets fall out of the race by mid-summer, they could be in position to maximize his value in a potential deal.

More MLB news:

• Braves reportedly trapped with struggling $9.5M reliever who continues to 'hurt' team every outing​

• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts makes major Shohei Ohtani pitching announcement for next start​

• Blue Jays-Astros trade pitch sends $115M World Series champion, Silver Slugger to Toronto​

• Braves predicted to part ways with $13M do-it-all reliever as Raisel Iglesias' return looms​

Continue reading...