The Mets’ season has gone sideways, and that has turned the trade deadline into a sell-off lane. David Peterson is already gone, and more moves could follow if New York keeps heading in that direction.
Freddy Peralta stands out as one of the clearest names to move. The Mets brought in the ace from the Milwaukee Brewers last offseason, but his value has taken a hit, and Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report floated a deal that would send him to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects.
“Realistic Trade: Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Freddy Peralta from New York Mets for RHP Mason Adams, IF Javier Mogollon, LHP Shane Murphy, and 1B Anthony DePino,” Miller proposed.
Peralta’s numbers at the All-Star break help explain why the return is more modest than what the Mets paid to get him. He has a 4.68 ERA, a 5-7 record, and 0.1 bWAR, so a massive haul was never likely.
The package Miller outlined would give New York four players ranked by MLB Pipeline as the White Sox’s No. 10, 11, 26, and 29 prospects. It’s not the kind of group that jumps off the page, but there is some variety in the return.
Mason Adams is the headliner of the bunch. The 26-year-old right-hander is Chicago’s No. 10 prospect and has a 3.74 ERA in 10 starts this season, along with a 4.35 ERA in five Triple-A starts.
Javier Mogollon, ranked No. 11, is a 20-year-old infielder who has posted an .840 OPS in Single-A. He has seven homers, 22 stolen bases, and 64 strikeouts against 26 walks in 50 games.
Shane Murphy comes in at No. 26. The 25-year-old lefty has a 5.32 RA over 86.1 innings this season, including a 6.00 ERA in 57 innings at Triple-A.
The last piece is Anthony DePino, the White Sox’s No. 29 prospect. The 23-year-old first baseman has an .869 OPS in 83 games this season, and his Double-A line sits at .875 OPS in 51 games. He has 16 homers, 48 walks, and 74 strikeouts.
It’s not a flashy return, and it doesn’t include any top-100 names. But for a Mets team looking at the deadline from the seller’s side, it’s the kind of package that could be viewed as realistic for a struggling Peralta.
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