The New York Mets have made it clear that they may be looking to trade one of their key players. According to [1], Freddy Peralta is no longer expected to start for the team on Friday due to his status as a potential trade candidate. This comes after reports from [2] and [4] suggest that other teams are considering trading for power hitters, with Luis García Jr. gaining traction in such talks.
Peralta has been one of the Mets' most reliable pitchers this season, but he is not expected to be part of their lineup on Friday. Instead, it seems likely that Clay Holmes will take his place in the rotation [1]. Meanwhile, other teams are reportedly eyeing players like Jarren Duran from the Boston Red Sox for potential trades ahead of the trade deadline.
The Mets' decision to consider trading Peralta highlights how competitive and fluid the MLB trade market can be. As [4] notes, with power-hitting options potentially scarce in the coming weeks, teams are looking at all available players as possible replacements or upgrades.