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Story summary
- The New York Mets started Freddy Peralta, the Mets' pitcher, on Opening Day of the 2026 season.
- Peralta is in the final year of his contract and seeks a seven- to eight-year deal.
- Mets owner Steve Cohen may pursue Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, sidelining Peralta's talks.
- If Skubal is signed, the Mets may revisit Peralta's extension.
- In his first outing, Peralta allowed four earned runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
