New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Friday at Citi Field. The move, confirmed by a source, is intended to prevent an injury that could diminish his value as a trade asset. The Mets are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, and Peralta is likely to have thrown his final pitch for the team.
Peralta has had a disappointing season through four months, posting a 4.99 ERA in 22 appearances. This performance is part of the reason the Mets are positioned as sellers ahead of the trade deadline.