Freddy Peralta pitches Rays to World Series, wins ALCS MVP after disastrous Mets tenure: ‘This is crazy’

Mets fans, close your eyes.

By Christian Arnold · New York Post

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:26 AM

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Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after pitching the Rays into the World Series with a Game 6 victory.
The Rays defeated the Guardians 7-3 on Monday night to clinch the American League Championship Series.
Peralta posted a 1.08 ERA in the postseason after being acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after helping lead his team to the World Series with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 at Tropicana Field. The right-hander pitched 5 1/3 innings in Monday's series clincher, finishing the ALCS with only one run allowed across 12 innings in three appearances.

Peralta's postseason success comes after a difficult stint with the New York Mets, where he posted a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts before being traded to Tampa Bay at the deadline for three prospects. Overall, Peralta has recorded a 1.08 ERA in the playoffs, and the Rays are scheduled to face his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the World Series.

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Freddy Peralta pitches Rays to World Series, wins ALCS MVP after disastrous Mets tenure: ‘This is crazy’

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