Freddy Peralta scratched from start with Mets trade likely coming

Source: New York Post

In all likelihood Freddy Peralta has thrown his final pitch with the Mets, who are protecting their trade-deadline bait. Scheduled to start Friday at Citi Field against the Marlins, Peralta has been scratched, a source confirmed, which will ensure he does not suffer an injury that would harm his value.   New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) pitching in a baseball game.