The Rays have landed one of the better starters on the trade market. Tampa is set to acquire righty Freddy Peralta in a trade with the New York Mets, reports The Athletic. Neither team has announced the trade. Peralta will be a free agent after the season and was an obvious candidate to be moved once the Mets committed to selling.

The Rays are known for fixing players just like Peralta. As for the Mets, it's hard to see past what they paid to acquire him.

The first-place Tampa Bay Rays gave their starting rotation a boost, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta from the struggling New York Mets for three minor leaguers.

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the Mets to bolster their rotation after Shane McClanahan's injury. Peralta, despite a disappointing 2026 season with a 4.99 ERA, is seen as a potential revival project for the Rays' strong pitching ...

The New York Mets moved on from Freddy Peralta in a pre-deadline deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. New York's return looks more geared towards quantity than quality at first glance.

The Mets' rotation is in flux. Freddy Peralta was scratched Friday, leaving Kodai Senga as a sudden starter. Clay Holmes is working back as well.