Event Brief
Rays acquire Freddy Peralta in three-prospect deal
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Tampa Bay trades three minor leaguers to the Mets for two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta.
WHO: Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets; Freddy Peralta, Gary Gill Hill, Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre, Jake Fraley
WHAT: The Rays acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Mets in exchange for three minor league players.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, FL
WHY: The Rays made the trade to acquire Peralta and clear a 40-man roster spot by transferring Jake Fraley out.
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