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The New York Mets may have offered the clearest indication yet that a Freddy Peralta trade is coming. New York scratched Peralta from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Friday night as trade interest in the veteran right-hander intensified, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
Peralta had been lined up to open the Mets' weekend series at loanDepot park. Instead, New York decided not to risk using one of the most sought-after starting pitchers available ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline. There is no indication that a trade has been completed, but the decision to scratch Peralta suggests talks may be advancing quickly. The Mets now have until Monday at 6 p.m. ET to find an acceptable deal.
Peralta has attracted interest from several contenders despite struggling during his first season in New York. The Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have all been connected to Peralta. The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have also reportedly scouted him recently.
According to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have sought a package featuring a top-100 prospect and additional talent in preliminary Peralta discussions. That is a significant asking price for a pitcher who is set to enter free agency following the season. However, the Mets can point to Peralta's track record, swing-and-miss ability and postseason experience while negotiating with teams desperate for rotation help.
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The New York Mets may have offered the clearest indication yet that a Freddy Peralta trade is coming. New York scratched Peralta from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Friday night as trade interest in the veteran right-hander intensified, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.
Peralta had been lined up to open the Mets' weekend series at loanDepot park. Instead, New York decided not to risk using one of the most sought-after starting pitchers available ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline. There is no indication that a trade has been completed, but the decision to scratch Peralta suggests talks may be advancing quickly. The Mets now have until Monday at 6 p.m. ET to find an acceptable deal.
Peralta has attracted interest from several contenders despite struggling during his first season in New York. The Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have all been connected to Peralta. The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have also reportedly scouted him recently.
According to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have sought a package featuring a top-100 prospect and additional talent in preliminary Peralta discussions. That is a significant asking price for a pitcher who is set to enter free agency following the season. However, the Mets can point to Peralta's track record, swing-and-miss ability and postseason experience while negotiating with teams desperate for rotation help.
#peralta #trade #decision #indication
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