Freddy Peralta trade: Rays acquire disappointing Mets starter as they try to hang on to AL East lead

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in a trade, as the team looks to bolster their rotation while competing for the AL East lead. The move came after the Rays missed out on Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Peralta has been considered a disappointing performer for the Mets this season, but the Rays are betting on him to contribute to their postseason push.