Mets' Freddy Peralta Dazzles in Spring Debut, Named Opening Day Starter

New York Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta impressed in his first spring start, striking out three over three perfect innings against the Cardinals. The 29-year-old, who was named the Mets' Opening Day starter earlier in the day, threw 18 of 29 pitches for strikes, fanning Jose Fermin, Nathan Church, and Blaze Jordan. This marks his first season in Queens after reaching 200 strikeouts in each of the last three seasons for the Brewers, posting a 3.40 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.