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1 reason the NY Mets should be scared of a Freddy Peralta-like trade, 1 reason they shouldn't be

Why the Mets should and shouldn't make another Freddy Peralta-like trade.
ByPat Ragazzo
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Jul 20, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Jul 20, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It's no secret that the Freddy Peralta trade proved to be a disaster for the New York Mets this past season. And to make matters worse, Peralta has thrived with the Tampa Bay Rays after the Mets sent him there at the trade deadline.

So, should the Mets make another Peralta-like trade again this offseason? We're going to make the case as to why they should be scared to do so and why they shouldn't be.

1 reason NY Mets should be scared to make another Freddy Peralta-type trade

It's going to be expensive for the Mets to trade for another one-year rental starter on the market. They could target Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins or Drew Rasmussen ($20 million club option) of the Tampa Bay Rays. But it won't be cheap to acquire either of these top starters. It would likely cost at least two top 10 ranked prospects, as Peralta did.

The Mets already gave up top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat for less than a year of Peralta, who had a 4.99 ERA as a Met. Although Williams and Sproat didn't have good years with the Brewers' organization, they still have bright futures ahead of them. Do the Mets really want to trade more assets for a starter on a one-year deal? It'd be a risk, just like it was with Peralta.

1 reason NY Mets shouldn't be afraid to make a similar trade

The Mets' case for not being scared to trade for a rental starter stems from the fact that it's the most realistic path if they sign Tarik Skubal and want to add another arm. Skubal is going to land the richest contract for a starting pitcher in MLB history in free agency. If the Mets were to sign Skubal, and want to bring in another starter, it will have to be a hurler on a cheaper deal for financial reasons.

The Mets will likely have to add two starters this offseason, whether they acquire Skubal or not. There is also the uncertainty of the lockout and if a salary cap gets implemented. Should there be a cap, there's no way the Mets would be able to sign Skubal and another top starting pitcher. Without a cap, the Mets will still probably want to stay under certain luxury tax penalties in 2027. The Mets can't be afraid to make the same mistake this offseason if they want to upgrade their rotation.

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