"He's our Opening Day starter - Freddy is. And after Peralta's three perfect innings, including three strikeouts, the verdict very unsurprisingly did not change. Pitchers generally use the early parts of spring training to tinker and tweak, but Peralta has come out of the gate hot in more ways than one, quickly ingratiating himself into this clubhouse."
"He's just a special guy, a special human. He brings that energy and I'm just excited to watch him go out there and compete. Peralta gives the Mets a greater sense of security, especially in the context of a 2025 season that was ruined by poor pitching, injuries and short starts."
"Though his high walk percentage tends to pump up his pitch count (he averaged 51⁄3 innings last year), he's a durable asset and pitched at least 165 innings in each of the previous three seasons. He also doesn't struggle appreciably the third time through the order, speaking to his adaptability, pitch sequencing."
Freddy Peralta has been named the Mets' Opening Day starter by manager Carlos Mendoza, who expressed confidence in the decision before Peralta's spring training debut. Peralta pitched three perfect innings with three strikeouts, immediately making a positive impression on the clubhouse. Acquired from the Brewers in January for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, Peralta addresses the Mets' pitching concerns from the previous season. Despite a high walk percentage that increases his pitch count, Peralta is a durable pitcher who has consistently pitched over 165 innings in recent seasons and performs effectively throughout the lineup.
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