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The trade market surrounding Trade speculation around right‑hander Freddy Peralta remains active continues as the August 3 deadline approaches. nears. The Chicago Cubs continue to be identified as remain the leading suitor, frontrunner, with analysts again calling a potential Cubs‑Mets exchange “deadline heaven.” New York officials are said to be assembling reportedly preparing a return that could feature include top prospect Andrew Fischer among and other assets, reflecting the club’s desire to recoup value before Peralta reaches free agency. assets. Peralta’s recent on‑field performance has underscored latest outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers reinforced the urgency. In his start on Sunday, he He allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over in four innings, recording striking out three strikeouts. The outing raised his season record and throwing 93 pitches. After the game he told reporters, “I know it probably is,” referring to the likelihood that the start was his final appearance for the Mets before a potential deal. He added that he “has let them down.” The Mets, already out of playoff contention, sit at a 5‑9 record with Peralta and a 4.99 ERA in over 22 starts and marked his first appearance since June 3 without starts. He has not recorded a quality start, start since June 3, and his ERA since that date sitting at then has risen to 7.34. The Mets, already out of playoff contention, defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8‑3 Acquired from Milwaukee in the same game, but the organization indicated that the start could offseason, Peralta is approaching free agency and is expected to be Peralta’s final with New York. Overall, among the Mets’ front office remains focused on converting players the struggling starter into future assets, while club considers moving before the deadline. The Cubs’ sustained interest keeps the trade conversation prominent in league‑wide discussions. active across the league.