Mets agree to trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers, AP source says

The New York Mets have agreed to trade starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three minor leaguers: outfielder Aidan Smith, infielder Emilien Pitre, and right-hander Gary Gill Hill. The deal, confirmed by an AP source, occurs a day before the MLB trade deadline, with the Rays aiming to strengthen their strong rotation while the last-place Mets seek fresh prospects.