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Freddy Peralta traded to Rays

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Leading up to the August 2026 trade deadline, speculation regarding Freddy Peralta's availability intensified after the New York Mets scratched the right-hander from a scheduled start on July 31. On August 2, the Mets completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, sending the 30-year-old two-time All-Star to Tampa Bay in exchange for three prospects: outfielder Aidan Smith, right-hander Gary Gill Hill, and infielder Émilien Pitre. Peralta joined the Rays' rotation—which includes Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez, Shane McClanahan, and Griffin Jax—with a 5-9 record and a 4.99 ERA. As a rental, Peralta is set to become a free agent following the conclusion of the season. Following the Peralta trade, the Rays further bolstered their pitching depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for prospect Michael Forret. ~~The acquisition of Wells was reportedly influenced by Rays senior advisor and former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, who provided a recommendation of the pitcher.~~ By ~~late August,~~ early September, Peralta has shown signs of revitalization in Tampa Bay. After struggling with hits, walks, and a loss of fastball extension during his tenure in New York, he has recorded a 3.80 ERA over his last four ~~starts.~~ appearances. Peralta attributed this resurgence to regaining extension in his pitching mechanics, which has revitalized his fastball. He dismissed suggestions that the pressure of the New York market impacted his previous performance, noting that he enjoyed his time there despite the challenges. On August 31, Peralta faced his former team at Tropicana Field, leading the Rays to a 6-2 victory over the Mets. He pitched six innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out seven batters, notably retiring 17 of the last 18 batters he faced. While Francisco Lindor provided an early solo home run for New York, the Rays' offense was supported by Yandy Díaz, who hit a home run and a double, and Ryan Vilade, who contributed a triple and two RBIs.

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