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Freddy Peralta reflects on time with Mets ahead of ALDS Game 2 start against Yankees

Freddy Peralta takes the mound for Tampa Bay on Monday night at Tropicana Field as the Rays host the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS, seeking to bounce back from an initial deficit. The right-hander experienced a major statistical resurgence following his mid-season departure from the Mets, lowering his ERA significantly across ten starts with his new club compared to his initial struggles in Queens.

Peralta acknowledged his appreciation for his former ballclub while emphasizing that his performance simply failed to materialize prior to the trade. He now carries a dominant home ballpark ERA into this postseason clash, contrasting with a historically challenging playoff track record that includes a 1-3 record and a 4.32 ERA across nine prior postseason appearances exclusively with Milwaukee.

Looking ahead to the matchup against New York, Peralta highlighted the exceptional energy and defensive support provided by his current teammates as key factors in his late-season success.

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