Overview
- A report by Will Sammon of The Athletic published Tuesday drew on anonymous scouts and executives who said the Mets should fetch a solid return if they trade Freddy Peralta.
- Peralta has struggled this season after a standout 2025, making 19 starts with a 5-7 record, a 4.68 ERA and 98 strikeouts, which has driven trade speculation.
- New York sent top-100 prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams to acquire Peralta in January, and multiple scouts say the Mets are unlikely to recoup that exact package now.
- Teams identified as plausible suitors include the Cubs, Padres, Blue Jays, Rays and Phillies because many contenders need rotation help and Peralta is on an expiring contract.
- If the Mets sell before the August deadline, a Peralta trade would help the club recover talent and payroll flexibility while also reshaping the farm-system cost of last winter’s deal.