Freddy Peralta feeling ‘a lot of emotions’ ahead of first Subway Series start with Mets
Freddy Peralta expressed excitement and emotional anticipation ahead of his first Subway Series start with the Mets against the Yankees. Peralta has posted a 3.10 ERA over nine starts, including a 1.99 ERA in his last four outings, despite limited run support. He praised young teammates Nolan McLean and Christian Scott, highlighting their potential as key contributors to the team's future.
- ▪Freddy Peralta is set to make his Subway Series debut with the Mets, facing the Yankees after a strong recent stretch of starts.
- ▪Peralta has a 3.10 ERA in nine starts this season and a 1.99 ERA over his last four outings, though the Mets won only two of those games.
- ▪He praised rookie pitcher Nolan McLean for his mound presence and pitch metrics, and also commended Christian Scott for his impressive fastball and sweeper.
- ▪Juan Soto is playing through wrist and foot discomfort but remains in the lineup under manager Carlos Mendoza's guidance.
- ▪The Mets are 9-5 in May, with rookie Carson Benge posting a .983 OPS over his last 12 games, including a two-hit, two-stolen-base performance Saturday.
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MLB New York Mets Freddy Peralta feeling ‘a lot of emotions’ ahead of first Subway Series start with Mets By Mike Puma Published May 17, 2026, 1:59 a.m. ET Freddy Peralta recently rattled off his impressions of a few of the Mets’ starting pitchers before the topic turned to his own season. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free What does Freddy Peralta think of Freddy Peralta? “I think good,” the right-hander said. “I know that I have more to give and it’s a long season.
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