Freddy Peralta Hits Market Following ALCS MVP Run With Rays

Freddy Peralta is heading to free agency following an impressive stretch with the Tampa Bay Rays after being acquired from the New York Mets. The 30-year-old right-hander earned ALCS MVP honors and recorded a 2.95 ERA over 21.1 postseason innings, complementing a 3.25 ERA across 10 regular-season starts with Tampa Bay. Despite a dip in strikeout rate to 21 percent, his fastball velocity remained steady. Peralta is projected to secure a five-year, $135 million deal.