Mets Pull Freddy Peralta from Friday Start Ahead of Trade Deadline

The New York Mets withdrew right-hander Freddy Peralta from his planned start against the Miami Marlins on Friday, sources said, just five hours before the game was set to begin. The move comes three days before the MLB trade deadline on Monday, and the team has not issued an official comment.

Peralta, who holds a 4.99 ERA this season and a 7.34 ERA over his last nine outings, was expected to pitch in a game that could have affected his market value. Reports indicate that other pitchers on the Mets’ roster, including Clay Holmes, are also unlikely to start before the deadline.

League insiders say Peralta is among the few starting pitchers still available for trade, with interest from multiple clubs. Detroit’s Tarik Skubal is viewed as the leading candidate in the market, while the Mets retain negotiating leverage with both Peralta and Holmes potentially on the block.