Peralta Scratched as Mets Trade Interest Heats Up
Freddy Peralta was pulled from his scheduled start, a move Jon Heyman says indicates the Mets' pursuit of the pitcher has become legitimate.
Freddy Peralta was scratched from his scheduled start, a development Jon Heyman characterizes as a sign that trade interest is now real. The Mets had been planning for Peralta to pitch, viewing the outing as a showcase to justify their asking price. The scratch suggests negotiations have advanced to a point where the team no longer wants him to take the mound. Peralta's recent starts had raised questions about his value heading into trade talks.
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