Trade Deadline TA: The Mets Admit Defeat
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If the Tampa Bay Rays were going to alter their longstanding philosophy and go all in at the trade deadline, this seemed like the year to do it. They currently own the best record in what is a suspect American League and are an MLB-leading 41-18 at home this season. Furthermore, the small-market team would […] The post Mets, Rays trade grades for Freddy Peralta deadline deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Even the world’s biggest optimist has to concede that Peralta is a less exciting rental now than he was in January, but there are a few bits of low-hanging fruit that the Rays can fix.
The Rays have informed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel that they are designating him for assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. His roster spot will go to righty Freddy Peralta, whom the Rays acquired from the Mets on Sunday. The well-traveled Kimbrel began the year in the Mets organization after signing a minor […]
Adrian Morejon could be the best relief pitcher traded ahead of the deadline, especially if the Padres decide to hold on to his teammate Mason Miller. Morejon ranks third among relievers in innings pitched over the last three seasons, with a 2.62 ERA and 2.93 SIERA. In his free agent walk year, he has arguably […]
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to help Freddy Peralta get back to his best after a bad, short stint on the New York Mets roster. No one will question Freddy Peralta ‘s talent on the mound. The guy is an absolute ace and that’s why the Tampa Bay Rays pulled the trigger and traded for him. However, during his spell on the New York Mets , he wasn’t his best. The Rays sent three minor league prospects to the Mets in the names of outfielder Aidan Smith, infielder Émilien Pitre, and right-hander Gar...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Hawk Harrelson used to say that winning major league baseball games came down to which team made the fewest mistakes. And as a churlish teen, I used to interpret that as indication I was watching a White Sox team that lacked the ability to impose its will upon opponents. But then again , Sunday's rubber match victory at Tropicana Field saw the best White Sox team in five years jump out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning mostly due to the best team in the America...
The Rays currently have three starting pitchers in the low levels of the minor leagues putting together strong seasons that have boosted their prospect stock. All three have improved their outlooks this season and have strengthened their cases to remain starters long-term. While there’s still risk in each profile, they currently project as potential backend […]
The Rays have acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Mets, per announcements from both clubs. In return, New York receives prospects Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre and Gary Gill Hill. The Rays transferred Jake Fraley to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Fraley has already been on the IL longer than that and […]
The Miami Marlins find themselves in contention for a spot in this year’s Major League Baseball Playoffs. Ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline, the Marlins are looking at shopping players. “As the Miami Marlins ponder trade scenarios, they are discussing catcher Liam Hicks and first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers more actively than shortstop Otto López and […] The post MLB rumors: Marlins shopping multiple players with Red Sox, Rays as potential suitors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Mets finally found a package they liked for Freddy Peralta, moving him to Tampa Bay for three prospects most fans have likely never heard of. Indeed, none of these prospects ranked in the Rays’ top-10 per MLB pipeline. There’s more to like to this return than you might think, however. Émilien Pitre is the […]
The New York Mets have traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for prospects. But who won the deal?
The New York Mets are selling at the MLB Trade Deadline, and Freddy Peralta was expected to be moved. The 30-year-old Mets pitcher has been surrounded by trade rumors, with the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies all interested. Now, there is an official trade for Peralta, according to Will Sammon […] The post Rays add Freddy Peralta for playoff push in Mets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLB Trade Rumors: Freddy Peralta is going to the Tampa Bay Rays from the New York Mets, per multiple reports. No word as of yet as to the return. Peralta, 30, was acquired last offseason by the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers after putting up a 2.70 ERA and finishing fifth in the National League […]
The Mets are trading right-handed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Rays, per a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic. Given the disappointing season the Mets are having and the fact that the team and Peralta didn’t agree to any contract extension after he came to the organization in a trade from the Brewers, […]
As the New York Mets push through what's been a very disappointing 2026 season, they are taking steps to help their future after trading Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon.
As the New York Mets push through what's been a very disappointing 2026 season, they are taking steps to help their future after trading Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays.
A two-time All-Star stays in the East but switches leagues
The New York Yankees might not be able to land Luis Arraez after all. Luis Arraez is a name to monitor as the MLB trade deadline comes close. It seems like the New York Yankees like the second base, but they are not in position to land him yet, as other teams seem to be in the right spot to land him over the Bronx Bombers . Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post , the “ Rays, Rangers, Phillies are among teams on Luis Arraez, who prefers to stay at 2B where he’s thrived this year in SF. Yan...
The San Francisco Giants are well outside of a playoff spot and will be selling at the MLB Trade Deadline. There are multiple teams asking about pitcher Logan Webb. Meanwhile, Luis Arraez could also be one of the players on the move, with the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox all […] The post MLB rumors: Yankees, Red Sox won’t love ‘heavy favorite’ to make Luis Arraez trade with Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Update: As first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Rays have acquired Freddy Peralta. Even with a number of pitchers expected back from the IL in the near future, the Cubs would reportedly like to add three arms at the deadline. That comes from Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, though … The post Cubs Showing Interest in Basically Everyone as They Try to Add Multiple Pitchers appeared first on .
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Ahead of Monday's trade deadline, San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez is reportedly being eyed by multiple teams.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put themselves in a position to achieve a World Series three-peat by acquiring star pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, beating out other pursuing teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays to land him.
It could not have gone much worse for Pete Fairbanks with the Marlins, but his struggles don’t outline a pitcher exposed after his move away from the Rays — it’s the farthest thing from it. One does not need much to be incentivized to look past Fairbanks’ terrible results and recognize the potential for shutdown […]