Mets Pitchers in Demand as Cubs Eye $38M Star Over Peralta

WHO:

Sportskeeda - New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes

Newsweek - New York Mets, Chicago Cubs

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - The New York Mets are predicted to trade Luke Weaver to the Texas Rangers ahead of the deadline.

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. has expressed a desire to remain with the Mets, stating, “I don’t like those types of moves or trades that just happen in the middle of the season and you have to move around fast.”

MLB.com - Robert has recently returned from a lumbar spine herniation and has hit two home runs and three walks over his last six games.

MLB.com - Robert's contract details make him a pure rental, motivating the Mets to consider trading him.

MLB.com - Robert has a remaining contract of less than $7 million for the 2026 season, plus a $20 million team option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.

NBC Sports - Freddy Peralta has a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.00 this season.

NBC Sports - Peralta's strikeout rate is 22.1%, the worst mark of his career.

Sportskeeda - The New York Mets traded two well-regarded prospects to acquire Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Newsweek - The New York Mets are predicted to trade relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Texas Rangers ahead of the deadline.

NBC Sports - Freddy Peralta has a 4.99 ERA, which is the second-highest among all qualified pitchers this season, and his strikeout rate is 22.1%, the worst mark of his career.

NBC Sports - Luke Weaver has a career-low 1.93 ERA and had a 24-appearance scoreless streak between May, June, and July.

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. stated, “To be honest, I’d like to stay here,” regarding his desire to remain with the Mets despite trade talks.

MLB.com - Robert has a remaining contract of less than $7 million for the 2026 season, plus a $20 million team option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.

MLB.com - Robert has recently returned from a lumbar spine herniation and has hit two home runs and three walks over his last six games.

MLB.com - Robert turns 29 on Trade Deadline day (August 3).

MLB.com - Robert's contract details make him a pure rental, motivating the Mets to consider trading him.

MLB.com - Luis Robert Jr. has expressed a desire to remain with the Mets, stating, “To be honest, I’d like to stay here. I don’t like those types of moves or trades that just happen in the middle of the season and you have to move around fast.”

MLB.com - Robert has a remaining contract of less than $7 million for the 2026 season, plus a $20 million team option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.

MLB.com - Robert has recently returned from a lumbar spine herniation and has hit two home runs and three walks over his last six games.

Newsweek - The New York Mets are predicted to trade relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Texas Rangers ahead of the deadline.

NBC Sports - Freddy Peralta has a 4.99 ERA, which is the second-highest among all qualified pitchers this season.

NBC Sports - Peralta's strikeout rate is 22.1%, the worst mark of his career.

NBC Sports - Luke Weaver has a career-low 1.93 ERA and had a 24-appearance scoreless streak between May, June, and July.

Sportskeeda - The New York Mets entered the 2026 season looking to improve after shockingly missing the playoffs in 2025.

Sportskeeda - The Mets have struggled mightily for consistency during the 2026 season.

Sportskeeda - The New York Mets acquired Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Sportskeeda - Freddy Peralta has a record of 5-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.

Newsweek - Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta have been named potential trade targets for the Chicago Cubs.

Sportskeeda - The Cubs are favoring a $38 million star over Freddy Peralta.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The New York Mets are based in New York.

Sportskeeda - The Chicago Cubs are based in Chicago.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports - The MLB Trade Deadline is officially one week away.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The Cubs are considering trades to acquire new pitchers, with a focus on improving their pitching staff.

Sportskeeda - The Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching staff.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Luke Weaver has a career-low 1.93 ERA and had a 24-appearance scoreless streak between May, June, and July.

NBC Sports - Peralta's very inexpensive $8 million salary this season is expected to attract interest from multiple teams.

MLB.com - Robert's resurgence in performance has come at a time when many Major League teams are seeking right-handed offensive help.

Sportskeeda - The Cubs are considering trades to acquire new pitchers.

The New York Mets are expected to trade Luke Weaver to the Texas Rangers ahead of the deadline, as Weaver boasts a career-low 1.93 ERA and recently completed a remarkable 24-appearance scoreless streak. Meanwhile, Luis Robert Jr. has voiced his desire to stay with the Mets, expressing his discomfort with mid-season trades, despite his status as a pure rental with a remaining contract of less than $7 million for the 2026 season. Robert, who has just returned from a lumbar spine herniation, has made an impact on the field with two home runs and three walks over his last six games.