Mets Continue Sell-Off, Trade All-Star Pitcher To Rays
New York continues to unload talent ahead of the trade deadline
The New York Mets have continued their sell-off of players ahead of the MLB trade deadline, trading pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays for three prospects. Peralta, 30, has been struggling this year, posting a 5-9 record with a 4.99 ERA, which would be his second-worst of his career. His WHIP of 1.48 would also be a career low.
The Rays see him as a potential turnaround story, as he has only allowed two earned runs or fewer in his last four starts. Peralta is set to become a free agent this winter, making him a rental for the Rays. In return, the Rays sent outfielder Aidan Smith, right-hander Gary Gill Hill, and infielder Émilien Pitre to the Mets. The Rays currently have the best record in the American League, thanks to their dominant pitching.
If Peralta can bounce back and build on his recent form, he could be a valuable asset for Tampa Bay's hopes of winning the AL East.
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