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What Mets learned from Peralta's disappointing tenure -- and his rebound with Rays

Freddy Peralta’s postseason journey with the Mets began with a stark contrast between his struggles in Toronto and his resurgence in Tampa Bay. After posting a 6.89 ERA over 10 starts for New York, Peralta was so ineffective that the Mets nearly traded him by the deadline, with no clear suitor emerging.

His emotional breakdown following a five-run outing in April underscored the depth of his difficulties, yet by the time he joined the Rays in January, he had transformed into one of their most reliable starters. In Tampa, Peralta has thrived, posting a 0.81 ERA over his last seven starts and a 0.79 mark in three playoff appearances, including a dominant Game 2 of the ALCS where he held the Guardians scoreless over six innings while touching 99.4 mph on his fastball—his fastest ever.

The Mets’ failure to replicate his success in Tampa, despite sharing the same mechanical adjustments, has left questions about their coaching approach and player development processes unanswered. Peralta himself credited Tampa Bay’s pitching coach Kyle Snyder and bullpen staff for helping him rediscover his form, a shift that eluded him under New York’s guidance despite similar goals being set by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns.

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