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MLB Trade Deadline: Mets Scratch Peralta, Yankees Deal Doval to Pirates
The New York Mets removed right‑hander Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start on July 31, 2026, a move interpreted as a signal that a trade is imminent before the August 3 deadline. The Mets are reportedly seeking a top‑100 prospect and additional assets in return, with interest reported from the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and other clubs. Peralta has posted a 4.99 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP in 22 starts for New York this season.
Separately, the New York Yankees traded former All‑Star reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In exchange, the Yankees received catching prospect Omar Alfonzo and outfield prospect Luis Cruz, along with cash considerations. Doval finished the 2026 season with a 3‑1 record, a 4.54 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in 44 appearances for the Yankees. The deal was announced on August 1, 2026, two days before the trade deadline, as the Pirates look to bolster a struggling bullpen.
Entities
Andy Green · Arizona Diamondbacks · Camilo Doval · Chicago Cubs · Freddy Peralta · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers · New York Mets · New York Yankees · Pittsburgh Pirates · San Diego Padres
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Freddy Peralta will become a free agent after the 2026 season. www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · www.foxsports.com · bleacherreport.com · www.mlbtraderumors.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Freddy Peralta has a 4.99 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP in 22 starts for the Mets in 2026. www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · www.foxsports.com · bleacherreport.com · www.mlbtraderumors.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets acquired Peralta from the Brewers in January 2026 for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. www.foxsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets have a 47‑63 record, last in the NL East, and are out of contention. www.foxsports.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The New York Mets scratched Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start on July 31, 2026. www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · www.foxsports.com · bleacherreport.com · www.mlbtraderumors.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mets are seeking a top‑100 prospect and additional assets in return for Peralta. metsmerizedonline.com · bleacherreport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Talks between the Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers about reuniting Peralta have stalled.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Teams showing interest in Peralta include the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers. www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · www.mlbtraderumors.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mets have a 47‑63 record and are last in the National League East. deadspin.com · www.foxsports.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The New York Mets scratched Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start on July 31, 2026 against the Miami Marlins. www.archynetys.com · www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · deadspin.com · www.foxsports.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mets traded reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins earlier in the deadline week. deadspin.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Teams showing interest in Peralta include the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. www.archynetys.com · www.baseballrumors.me · metsmerizedonline.com · www.foxsports.com · bleacherreport.com