While Trade Rumors Persist, Freddy Peralta Leads By Bringing Mets Together

Freddy Peralta has become the Mets’ clubhouse hub — organizing team brunches, dinners and hangouts to build chemistry.
He’s tuning out trade rumors and social media, staying focused on the present and his teammates.
Teammates praise his upbeat leadership and support for rookies, even as he navigates an uneven season on the mound.