New York Mets get brutal update on chances of signing Freddy Peralta

The New York Mets certainly seem to be heading toward another wait-and-see situation with one of their most important arms.

Despite Freddy Peralta’s value to the team, a long-term extension doesn't seem to be close. According to SNY’s Garrett Stepien, citing a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post, a deal before free agency is unlikely.

“The Mets and ace right-hander Freddy Peralta are ‘highly unlikely’ to reach a long-term contract extension before the 2026 MLB season starts, according to a report Thursday by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, who cited ‘people familiar with the discussions.’ Peralta, 29, previously told Heyman that he was seeking a new deal for seven or eight years. The Mets ‘generally oppose deals of that length’ and are believed more comfortable with something in the range of four years, or perhaps five,’ according to Thursday's report.”

It's not too surprising to hear the Mets go this route, considering what David Stearns has done throughout his career. However, it also raises the question: if the Mets don't want to keep Peralta, why even give up the assets they did for him? 

It isn't like the Mets didn't know they had to pay him when they traded for him.

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