Morning Briefing: Trade Deadline set for August 3
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The 2026 trade deadline will be on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
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Freddy Peralta was officially introduced by the Mets after being acquired last week, expressing excitement about joining New York. He acknowledged the pressure of playing in New York but said his postseason experience has helped to prepare him.
Peralta also emphasized staying true to himself, a quality Mets president David Stearns praised when explaining the trade, and said teammates have already made him feel welcome.
Alexis Farinacci covered the full presser in detail on Tuesday.
The Mets have been nominated for a sports business award for Best in Fan Experience Technology thanks to Mets Connect, the team’s fan loyalty program that lets fans earn points through a variety of activities.
Bo Bichette will not suit up for Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per Ubiratan Leal of ESPN Brazil.
The Mets have signed infielder Grae Kessinger to a minor league deal, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Kessinger played in only 11 games last year, all in Triple-A for the Diamondbacks.
Mets minor leaguer Jefry Yan got a big strikeout in the Dominican Winter League (LIDOM) championship game. Yan picked up the win as Leones del Escogido won for the second straight season. Yan allowed only one earned run in 11 playoff appearances.
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Per Robert Murray of FanSided, the Kansas City Royals are in agreement with veteran righty Aaron Sanchez on a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training.
Aaron Judge will be on the cover of MLB The Show 26. He previously starred on the cover of The Show 18, but a repeat makes sense this year with the World Baseball Classic approaching and Judge set to take on the role of “Captain America.”
The Brewers announced (via Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) several non-roster invitees who will receive invites to MLB spring training, including 18-year-old top prospect Jesús Made and former Mets top prospect Jett Williams.
On MLB Network, Brandon Sproat said Pat Murphy’s message after the trade to the Brewers was simple: “When you get here, don’t try to be anything you’re not. There’s a reason you’re here. Just be yourself.”
The Yankees announced that they have claimed Dom Hamel off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
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Robert Colonna looks at five relievers the Mets could still consider targeting.
On This Date in Mets History
2020: The Mets announce Edgardo Alfonzo, Ron Darling and Jon Matlack will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame.
Born on This Date: Tsuyoshi Shinjo (1972).
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