Cubs Have Reportedly Asked Mets About Freddy Peralta

"The Cubs, with starters Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele all on the injured list (and Horton done for the season), have inquired with the struggling Mets about the potential availability of right-hander Freddy Peralta, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score."

"The Mets have not yet shown a willingness to seriously entertain offers on Peralta, per the report, but the early interest is nonetheless somewhat notable. It shows that the Cubs are taking a proactive approach to seeking rotation help and points to some interest in Peralta, specifically, if the Mets can't turn their season around and eventually concede to selling off some pieces."

"The Cubs (26-12) are in a three-way tie with the Yankees and Braves for the game's best record. However, they lost Horton to Tommy John surgery last month. More recently, ace Justin Steele had a setback while rehabbing from his own UCL procedure, performed last April. He's now expected to be sidelined beyond the All-Star break."

"The Cubs' rotation is currently being led by a resurgent Shota Imanaga, who looks much more like the 2024 version of himself than the 2025 version. Righties Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and round out the group. It's still a serviceable quintet, but the Cubs have lost several of their top arms and would be in dire straits with another prominent injury."

Cubs starters Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, and Justin Steele are on the injured list, with Horton out for the season after Tommy John surgery. Steele is expected to miss time beyond the All-Star break after a setback during UCL rehab. Boyd has a partial meniscus tear requiring surgery and is projected to be sidelined around six weeks, with a clearer timetable to come. Despite injuries, the Cubs hold a 26-12 record and are tied for the best mark in baseball. Their rotation is led by Shota Imanaga, with Edward Cabrera and Jameson Taillon also contributing. The Mets have not shown willingness to seriously entertain offers for Peralta, but early Cubs interest suggests they are preparing for potential selling if the Mets do not turn things around.

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