Freddy Peralta was a trade-deadline afterthought following his brutal stint with the Mets. Now he's looking to revitalize the Rays in the World Series.
Bill Shaikin writes that conventional wisdom proved wrong regarding starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, who is preparing to start for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Peralta reached the Fall Classic after previously being traded by the New York Mets at the trade deadline and earning ALCS MVP honors with Tampa Bay.
Peralta, who spent his first eight major league seasons with Milwaukee, aims to help Kevin Cash's squad rebound from a 2-0 series deficit. Milwaukee plans to start left-hander Robert Gasser opposite Peralta at Tropicana Field.
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