Freddy Peralta May Soon Be the LAST 2026 Met Left Standing | Are Trade Rentals EVER Worth It?

New York Mets overhaul the roster with eight midseason trades—are deadline deals truly worth it for contenders?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how former Mets like Brooks Raley, AJ Minter, Luke Weaver, and Freddy Peralta fared with their new teams, spotlighting which acquisitions paid off and which flopped under playoff pressure.The conversation focused on prospects acquired by the Mets, such as Billy Amick, Jefferson Rojas, and Aidan Smith, and evaluated whether these high-upside talents position the Mets for a brighter future.A key theme that emerged was the unpredictability of reliever performance after deadline moves, highlighted by Brooks Raley’s collapse with the Philadelphia Phillies and Peralta’s resurgence pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays.The discussion explored whether teams should target players with contract control or rentals—and questioned if buyers take the bigger risk come October.Can the Mets’ prospect haul change their long-term fortunes?Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images David Frerker-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonStanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.