Freddy Peralta Traded to Tampa Bay Rays for Three Prospects FAST-MOVING
Two‑time All‑Star right‑hander Freddy Peralta was dealt by the New York Mets to the Tampa Bay Rays one day before the August 3 trade deadline. In return, the Mets received outfielder Aidan Smith (the Rays’ No. 15 prospect), right‑hander Gary Gill Hill (No. 26) and infielder Emilien Pitre (No. 27). Peralta, 30, posted a 5‑9 record with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets and will become a free agent after the season.
The acquisition adds depth to a Rays rotation that already features Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez, Shane McClanahan (currently on the injured list) and Griffin Jax. The Rays lead the American League East and are positioning themselves for a postseason run. Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander said, “We’re excited to welcome Freddy Peralta – a proven starter with high‑stakes experience.” The trade also gives the Mets three controllable minor‑league players as they continue a broader roster rebuild.
Entities: Aidan Smith · Freddy Peralta · Gary Gill Hill · New York Mets · Tampa Bay Rays · Émilien Pitre
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Freddy Peralta will become a free agent after the 2026 season. (multiple)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The trade is part of the Mets' ongoing roster sell‑off after a disappointing 2026 season. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Peralta had a 2.70 ERA in 2025 with the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the National League in wins. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mets received three prospects—outfielder Aidan Smith, second baseman Émilien Pitre, and right‑hander Gary Gill Hill—in the trade. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New York Mets traded pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays. (All three articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trade was reported on August 2, 2026. (Article 1 (first summary))
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Rays' rotation already includes Drew Rasmussen, Shane McClanahan and Nick Martinez. (All three articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Freddy Peralta posted a 5–9 record with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets in 2026. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Freddy Peralta is a two‑time All‑Star, 30‑year‑old Dominican pitcher. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 16 SOURCES] No cash was exchanged in the trade. (multiple)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The trade took place one day before the MLB trade deadline. (Articles noting the deadline timing)
- [● 19 SOURCES] The Tampa Bay Rays acquired pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets on August 2, 2026. (multiple)