New York Mets Keep Freddy Peralta Amid Trade Rumors

The New York Mets bought All‑Star starter Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in January, hoping his 3.63 ERA and 1.32 WHIP would boost their playoff chances. With the club sitting well below .500, Peralta has become a frequent trade‑deadline target, but Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told USA Today that the team has "no interest in shopping" him and believes a postseason run is still possible. Peralta is on an $8 million expiring contract for the 2024 season.

Ahead of the June 9 game at Citi Field, the Mets face the St. Louis Cardinals. New York is missing four key batters—Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr., and catcher Francisco Alvarez—weakening an already struggling lineup. Pitcher Freddy Peralta (9.25 K/9) will start for the Mets against Cardinals starter Dustin May. The betting total is set at 8 runs, with the under favored at -115, reflecting the Mets’ injury‑hit offense and Peralta’s strikeout ability.