dailyloe.com – The New York Mets, currently with a record of 14-23, are contemplating trading key players, including ace Freddy Peralta. The decision may be made by June 1, based on their performance over the next three weeks. They are currently the worst team in baseball and 6.5 games out of a wild-card position.
Reports indicate that the Chicago Cubs have discussed a potential trade for Peralta, who will be a free agent after the season. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has familiarity with Peralta from their time with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are in need of a starting pitcher due to injuries in their rotation.
The Cubs have won nine consecutive games and lead the NL Central with a record of 26-12. However, they face a pitching crisis, having lost lefty Matthew Boyd to knee surgery and other pitchers to injuries. Freddy Peralta would significantly bolster their starting rotation.
Peralta, who turns 30 next month, was acquired by the Mets in the offseason from the Brewers in exchange for shortstop Jett Williams and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat. Given their current situation, the Mets might not receive as much in return as they initially paid for Peralta, but he remains a top starter available before the August 3 trade deadline.
