Overview
- The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the Mets in a trade completed on Aug. 2, 2026 that sent prospects Gary Gill Hill, Émilien Pitre and Aidan Smith to New York.
- Peralta struggled in New York, compiling a 5-9 record with a 4.99 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP across 22 starts as his fastball lost the extension that powered his earlier success.
- Since joining Tampa Bay, Peralta has worked with pitching coach Kyle Snyder and bullpen coach Jorge Moncada, regained extension in his delivery and produced a 3.80 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in his short run of starts.
- He is the Rays’ scheduled starter against his former teammates and says he will approach the game the same way he always does, rejecting the idea that New York pressure caused his struggles.
- The Rays view Peralta as a rotation piece for September as they defend a division lead, while the Mets add three young prospects to their rebuild and reshuffle their roster for the future.