The New York Mets are trading right-handed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon.
Sammon wrote on X: “The Rays are acquiring starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the New York Mets, league sources tell The Athletic.”
BREAKING: Mets Trade Star Pitcher Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay Rays
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 26: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on July 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand wrote on X: “Tampa Bay will send Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre and Gary Gill Hill to the Mets for Peralta, sources tell me and @JonathanMayo.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote on X: “The Rays are giving up their 15th, 26th and 27th best prospects in the deal: OF Aidan Smith (15) RHP Gary Gill Hill (26) 2B: Emilen Pitre (27)
Peralta, 30, will be a free agent at the end of the year. The Milwaukee Brewers traded the right-hander to the New York Mets in the offseason after he posted a remarkable 2.70 ERA with 204 strikeouts in 176 2/3 innings in 2025.
GettyNew York Mets RHP Freddy Peralta
Peralta has had a disappointing season with the Mets, recording a 4.99 ERA in 113 2/3 innings across 22 starts. But he’s overall had a successful career, recording a 3.74 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 1,266 strikeouts over 1,044 2/3 innings.
The Rays, who own the best record in the American League (65-45), send a clear win-now message with this move.
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 03: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets reacts during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 03, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Here’s Tampa Bay’s projected rotation when fully healthy:
- Drew Rasmussen
- Shane McClanahan
- Nick Martinez
- Freddy Peralta
- Griffin Jax
More About Prospects Mets Received in Freddy Peralta Trade
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets listens to a question from the media prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The Seattle Mariners drafted Smith in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Seattle sent the outfielder to the Rays as part of the Randy Arozarena deal at the 2024 trade deadline.
Smith, 22, has hit just .215/.283/.410 in 49 games for the Rays’ High-A affiliate this season.
The Rays selected Pitre, 23, in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Between High-A and Double-A this season, the second baseman has hit a strong .308/.438/.447 with five home runs, 46 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 88 games.
The Rays selected Hill in the sixth round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 09: Gary Gill Hill #17 of the Great Britain pitches in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic game between Brazil and Great Britain at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Between High-A and Double-A, Hill, 21, has posted a 4.49 ERA with 87 strikeouts in 108 1/3 innings across 20 starts this season. He represented Great Britain in this year’s World Baseball Classic.
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