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Rays Trade Backfires with Peralta | New York Mets News
The Tampa Bay Rays gambled big at the trade deadline, acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta and catcher Liam Hicks to revive their playoff hopes — but Peralta’s disastrous debut, giving up seven runs in under three innings, shattered early optimism. His decline appears systemic, not situational, leaving the Rays stuck with a fading asset and potential regret. Meanwhile, the Mets cashed in, landing promising young prospects like Emilien Pitre and Gary Gill Hill — a deal that may look smarter as time passes. This trade serves as a cautionary tale: even elite names can falter, and trades can flip…
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