New York Mets weigh trading pitcher Freddy Peralta before deadline

The 2026 New York Mets are considering moving right‑hander Freddy Peralta as the trade deadline approaches. Peralta, under contract for $8 million this season, has become the Mets’ most valuable trade chip after a disappointing year that has left the club nine games behind in the National League wild‑card race. Injuries to key players such as Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, Jorge Polanco and Kodai Senga have further complicated the team’s outlook.

Baseball executives have identified the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers as the most likely suitors. The Rays could offer a package of top‑100 prospects, with names like Brody Hopkins, Nathan Flewelling, Caden Bodine or Taitn Gray mentioned as possible returns. The Brewers, led by former Mets general manager David Stearns, may also be interested, potentially adding a high‑ranked prospect to the deal. A trade is seen as a way for the Mets to acquire future talent and improve their chances of contending in 2027.

If the Mets decide to sell Peralta, the organization aims to maximize return value, targeting a combination of top‑50 or top‑100 prospects rather than retaining the pitcher for a season in which the team is unlikely to make the postseason.