Freddy Peralta Sharp in Spring Outing; Ready for Opening Day Start

Freddy Peralta delivered a strong four-inning outing against the Astros, allowing one run on one hit with five strikeouts. Despite a slight dip in velocity, Peralta remains unconcerned, focusing on building intensity for his March 26 Opening Day start. The Mets ace, who is mentoring teammate Christian Scott, confirmed he is comfortable pitching on extra rest if the team utilizes a six-man rotation, emphasizing his veteran consistency and readiness for the upcoming season.