Mets Trade for Peralta, Extension Talks Stall

0:00On March 31st, the New York Mets traded two prospects for Ace Freddie Peralta, but now extension talks are stalled way out. The 29-year-old righty is in the final year of his $8 million deal, and according to reports, the two sides are nowhere close on, uh, long-term pact. The big hang-up is contract links. Peralta wants seven or eight years, carrying him to age 37 for real security. Meanwhile, the Mets draw a hard line against those mega deals for pictures over 30. Fans and front offices are buzzing because Peralta's track record screens value, with a 3.40 ERA over three seasons, more than six. Hundred strikeouts, and about 172 innings per year. That debut against Pittsburgh, though, four earned runs and two homers did not help his case. His camp plans to pump the brakes on talks once the season heats up, leaving the Mets eyeing a qualifying offer as their best play if he bolts after. This year.

1:00Bottom line, New York grabbed a front line starter at the deadline, but without a breakthrough, they are straight up rinsing him for the stretch run, and risking a free agent splash elsewhere. That's your update from New York Mets News today, powered by AI.