Freddy Peralta scratched by Mets before Trade Deadline (sources)
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Key Points:
- The Mets scratched Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start against the Marlins on Friday, three days before the MLB Trade Deadline, though the team has not officially confirmed the move.
- Peralta, who has a 4.99 ERA overall this season and a 7.34 ERA over his last nine starts, was expected to pitch to potentially boost his trade value.
- Despite recent struggles, there is significant league-wide interest in Peralta as one of the few high-upside starting pitchers available in a seller's market.
- The Mets control a substantial portion of the market with Peralta and reliever Clay Holmes, who is also reportedly not expected to pitch in his scheduled start on Sunday before the Deadline.
- Detroit's Tarik Skubal is considered the top pitching prospect available, but Peralta remains a key asset for the Mets in upcoming trade talks.
