Overview
- The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in an Aug. 2 trade that sent prospects Gary Gill Hill, Émilien Pitre and Aidan Smith to the Mets.
- Peralta struggled in New York, compiling a 5–9 record and a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts after losing the arm extension that energized his fastball.
- Tampa Bay pitching coach Kyle Snyder and bullpen coach Jorge Moncada have worked with Peralta on mechanical tweaks that the team says have restored extension and added life to his heater.
- Peralta is the Rays’ scheduled starter against the Mets on Tuesday and he described the outing as a competitive challenge rather than a revenge game.
- If the mechanical gains persist, the Rays view Peralta as a short‑term rotation stabilizer who could help sustain their AL East lead and bolster their postseason chances.