Why Mets 'best asset' at trade deadline is $26M starter, not Freddy Peralta

The Mets best trade chip isn't Freddy Peralta for an obvious reason.

Through 22 starts, he has posted a 4.99 ERA, which would be the highest of his nine-year major league career over a full season as a starter.

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On paper, the New York Mets were supposed to contend for a World Series in 2026. With the team already blessed with stars, it didn't rest on its laurels coming into the year. Major acquisitions were made to strengthen the team after a disappointing 2025 season.The biggest offseason acquisition for the Mets may have com

Freddy Peralta says he has let down the Mets and knows it’s likely he will be traded soon  Toronto Star

Freddy Peralta and the last-place New York Mets never thought they would reach the final week of July well out of playoff contention, with the front office preparing to sell off assets at the trade deadline

Freddy Peralta says Sunday was 'probably' his final Mets start  Reuters