https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peraltaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peraltahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peralta#u33603Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:30:20 +0000Freddy Peralta struggled in his first appearance for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday against the Rockies. The right-handed pitcher recorded a no-decision, allowing seven runs and three strikeouts across 3 2/3 innings. This outing follows the Rays' August 2 acquisition of the two-time All-Star from the New York Mets. The team seeks to improve its rotation to maintain a position at the top of the American League standings after a series of deadline moves.Why it mattersThe Rays traded three prospects, including former second-round pick Emilien Pitre, to secure Peralta. This transaction was par https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peraltahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peralta#u31556Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0000The Tampa Bay Rays acquired two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets on August 2. In exchange for the pitcher, the Rays sent a trio of prospects to New York, including former second-round pick Emilien Pitre. This move follows other deadline activity for Tampa Bay, including the acquisition of catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins on Monday. These additions aim to strengthen the Rays' roster as they compete for the top of the American League standings.Why it mattersThe trade comes after Peralta had a difficult tenure in New York. By targeting high-pr https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peraltahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rays-to-acquire-freddy-peralta#u31554Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:22 +0000The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets on August 2. In exchange for the two-time All-Star, the Rays sent a trio of prospects to New York, a package headlined by former second-round pick Emilien Pitre. This move follows another deadline acquisition for Tampa Bay, who traded with the Miami Marlins on Monday to obtain 27-year-old catcher Liam Hicks. These additions signal a push for a World Series run as the Rays currently sit near the top of the American League standings.Why it mattersThe trade comes after a difficult period for Peralta in New York