Freddy Peralta Reflects on Mets Tenure Ahead of Matchup

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to face the New York Mets, right-hander Freddy Peralta is reflecting on his time with his former club. Peralta dismisses the idea that the pressure of pitching in New York buried him, though he cannot pinpoint the root of his failed tenure there. His performance with the Mets and his subsequent transition to the Rays have been cited as a microcosm of the challenges the New York club faced throughout the 2026 season.