The New York Mets and Freddy Peralta may look like a match made in heaven. However, some things arenāt destined to last long. According to a report, that could be the case for the starting pitcher arriving in Queens for the 2026 MLB season.
āPeralta may be open to [re-signing], but unless the Mets change their philosophy, I canāt imagine theyāll get a deal done,ā Steve Phillips commented on MLB Network.
Peralta recently made one thing clear about a potential extension with the Mets, hinting itās still too early to tell. But the Orange and Blue may instead be finding out the writing was on the wall this whole time.
āEspecially because Peralta has to be highly motivated to get the big payday moving forward. I think heāll listen, but I canāt imagine they get a deal done before he goes to free agency.ā
David Stearns of the New York Mets at American Family Field
Metsā tendencies
Under David Stearnsā guidance, the Mets have made their intentions clear to the rest of MLB regarding free-agent signings and contract extensions. Committing big bucks long-term to pitchers is not something New York is particularly fond of.
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āPeraltaās not gotten his payday yet, and heās 29 years old. In 2027, he is going to want a payday. [Meanwhile,] David Stearns has been reluctant to give any starting pitcher more than a three-year deal. Thatās why he traded for Peralta,ā Phillips added.
Peraltaās contract
Entering the fifth season of the five-year, $15.5 million extension he signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, Peralta will be playing on a contract year in 2026. As he arrives in Queens ahead of a crucial season for the Mets, the move increasingly looks like a rental. Stearns and company should know by now: you live by the sword, you die by the sword.
