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Mets' Freddy Peralta Shines in MLB Debut Amid Uncertainty

3/7/2026

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Freddy Peralta of the Mets impressed in his MLB debut, throwing 96 fastballs in 98 pitches.
The Mets view him as a valuable addition after a disappointing 2025 season.
Peralta, nearing 30, has developed a pitching style and is in his prime.
His future with the Mets is uncertain; he is a free agent after 2026.
The expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) complicates contracts and risks long-term commitments.

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Story summary

Freddy Peralta of the Mets impressed in his MLB debut, throwing 96 fastballs in 98 pitches.
The Mets view him as a valuable addition after a disappointing 2025 season.
Peralta, nearing 30, has developed a pitching style and is in his prime.
His future with the Mets is uncertain; he is a free agent after 2026.
The expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) complicates contracts and risks long-term commitments.