Mets agree to trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers, AP source says
Summary
The New York Mets have agreed to trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three minor league players. The deal was made just before the baseball trade deadline.Key Facts
- Freddy Peralta is a starting pitcher for the New York Mets.
- The Mets are currently in last place in their league.
- The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League this season.
- The Mets will get three minor league players: Aidan Smith (outfielder), Emilien Pitre (infielder), and Gary Gill Hill (right-handed pitcher).
- Peralta is a two-time All-Star player.
- Peralta could become a free agent after the World Series.
- The Rays expect Peralta to strengthen their pitching lineup.
- The trade was made just before the baseball trade deadline at 6 p.m. EDT on Monday.
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