# Freddy Peralta performance with Tampa Bay Rays

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/freddy-peralta-performance-with-tampa-bay-rays
> Updated: 2026-10-27T02:33:53.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4.

Following a trade from the New York Mets to the Tampa Bay Rays, pitcher Freddy Peralta experienced a significant resurgence in performance. In September, Peralta was named the American League Pitcher of the Month after recording a 4-0 record with a 0.96 ERA across five starts. This improvement was attributed to technical adjustments, including an increased arm angle and an extended release point, which resulted in a velocity increase of 2-3 mph on all pitches.

Peralta continued his success into the postseason, earning the American League Championship Series (ALCS) MVP award. He pitched 12 innings of one-run ball over three appearances against the Cleveland Guardians, helping the Rays secure the AL Pennant and a World Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.

In Game 3 of the World Series, Peralta faced a sentimental challenge pitching against the Brewers organization where he spent eight seasons. Despite his recent success, Peralta struggled in the outing, allowing five earned runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings. He was removed in the fifth inning with the bases loaded. The performance drew comparisons to his previous tenure with the Mets, where he held a 4.99 ERA. Peralta had previously described the matchup as a “strange homecoming” due to the support he received from Milwaukee fans during the series.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Freddy Peralta struggles in World Series Game 3 against Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta allowed five runs in 4.2 innings during a difficult World Series Game 3 start against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddy-peralta-struggles-in-world-series-game-3-against-brewers

### 2026-10-25: Freddy Peralta to start Game 3 of World Series for Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta will start Game 3 of the World Series against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, as the Rays attempt to overcome a 0-2 series deficit.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddy-peralta-set-to-start-world-series-game-3-for-tampa-bay-rays

### 2026-10-20: Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP following trade from Mets to Rays

Freddy Peralta earned ALCS MVP honors after leading the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series, following a successful mid-season transition from the New York Mets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddy-peralta-wins-alcs-mvp-following-trade-from-mets-to-rays

### 2026-09-29: Freddy Peralta named American League Pitcher of the Month

Freddy Peralta has been named American League Pitcher of the Month for September after joining the Tampa Bay Rays, posting a 0.96 ERA and a 4-0 record in five starts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freddy-peralta-named-american-league-pitcher-of-the-month

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