Peralta's Mets Debut, No Extension Deal Yet

0:00It's March 26, New York Mets News Today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. Freddie Peralta is set to start opening day for the Mets on Thursday at City Field. It's a big honor for the 29-year-old right-hander, marking his official debut with the team after a major trade from Milwaukee. But so far, there's no long-term contract extension in the works to lock him down beyond this season. Both Peralta and Mets, president of baseball operations David Sterns, stayed quiet on any extension talks during workouts and queens this week. Peralta just smiled and passed on details, fueling some buzz that a deal might still be brewing. The two-time all-star heads into the year without a new pact, despite the team's clear investment. Sterns has a history with Peralta, having traded for him once before with the brewers and signing him to a five-year extension back in 2020. This time, the Mets gave up top prospects, jet-williams, and Brandon Sprote to get him. Peralta's been steady over the last three years, making at least 30 starts each time with a 3.40 earned run average.

1:05Sterns raves about Peralta's upbeat personality and team for his attitude, with showed up right away in spring training. He brings genuine energy off the field, but turns into a fierce competitor on the mound, which could help in future negotiations. All eyes will be on Peralta Thursday, when the Mets face the Pirates and Star Paul schemes, kicking off what could be a defining stretch for both him and the team.