Freddy Peralta Takes Mound for Mets Amid Uncertain Future

Freddy Peralta is set to start for the Mets on Opening Day, headlining one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the 2026 season against Paul Skenes. Beyond the excitement of the high-profile duel, Peralta and the Mets enter the regular season with his long-term future still to be determined. The matchup highlights the importance of the team fielding their top rotation option to begin the year.