Morning Briefing: Freddy Peralta Seeking Long-Term Contract
Good morning, Mets fans!
Freddy Peralta, the new Mets ace, is reportedly seeking a deal of seven or eight years in extension talks with the Mets. Peralta, 29, was acquired from Milwaukee this offseason and is line for a big payday. The former Brewer went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 2025 and will look to be just as productive leading the Mets’ rotation in 2026.
Freddy Peralta, Photo Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
WBC Results
- Venezuela 6 – Netherlands 2
- Cuba 3 – Panama 1. Mets minor leaguer José Ramos went 1-for-3 with a double for Panama
- Japan 13 – Chinese Taipei 0
- Mexico 8 – Great Britain 2. Mets pitcher Alex Carrillo allowed a run and struck out a batter in 0.2 IP for Mexico.
- Puerto Rico 5 – Colombia 0. Former Mets pitchers Seth Lugo and Jose Quintana combined for seven scoreless innings as the starters for both teams.
- Dominican Republic 12 – Nicaragua 3. Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run for the Dominican Republic while Mark Vientos went 0-for-3 with a walk for Nicaragua.
- USA 15 – Brazil 5
- Chinese Taipei 14 – Czechia 0. The Chinese Taipei team set a WBC single-game record by stealing eight bags in seven innings. Czechia dropped to 0-3 in pool C after the loss.
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On This Date in Mets History
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