"When we acquired him, it was pretty clear that he was going to be pitching at the front of our rotation. He earned it. I'm excited. We're all excited. The 29-year-old right-hander gives the new-look Mets a frontline starter after their rotation struggled in the second half of a disappointing 2025 season."
"Peralta was 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts last season, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He struck out 204 in 176 2/3 innings and earned his second All-Star selection."
The New York Mets acquired two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee in a trade for two prospects. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Peralta will start on opening day March 26 at home against Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old right-hander posted a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA last season, leading the National League in wins and finishing fifth in Cy Young voting. Peralta recorded 204 strikeouts in 176⅔ innings. The acquisition addresses the Mets' rotation struggles from the previous season. Peralta earns $8 million this season and becomes a free agent after the World Series.
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