Peralta Named Mets' Opening Day Starter

0:00It's March 1st, here's your New York meds news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New York meds have named Freddie Peralta their opening day starter for the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26th at 115, PM Eastern Time on NBC and Peacock. This matchup could pivot Peralta against Paul Schienes, the National League's Si Young winner if the pirates go with their ace. Both pitchers finish in the top five and last year's Si Young voting, with Peralta placing fifth. Peralta joined the meds in a January trade from the Milwaukee Brewers and impressed in spring training with three perfect innings against the Cardinals. He's a multi-time All-Star, coming off a Stella season where he led the National League in wins with a record of 11 and 1, a 2.7. Zero earned run average and 33 starts. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Peralta for earning the spot at the front of the rotation, calling it an exciting choice for the team. Peralta himself respects Schienes as an amazing pitcher and is ready to compete, no matter

1:04the day he pitches. The meds have rotated opening day starters recently, with no repeats since Jacob de Graham from 2019 to 2021. Others like Tyler McGill, Max Scherzer, and Jose Cantana have taken the mound since then. Peralta stands out with his steady track record, logging between 165 and 180 innings over the past three years, all. With sub four earned run averages and at least 200 strikeouts, rumors swirl about a potential contract extension for Peralta, who earns 8 million dollars this year in his free agency after 2026. He said everything has been amazing with the organization and feel supported as he settles in with his new team. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter, it plays your podcasts and music, s-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com.