Freddy Peralta

Peralta was 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts last season, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He struck out 204 in 176 2/3 innings and earned his second All-Star selection.

Peralta had an easy day despite his velocity being down 2-3 mph from last year. He'd surely be further along now if hadn't decided to skip the World Baseball Classic, but it seemed like the smart move as he enters his walk year while joining a new franchise.

Freddy Peralta began his Mets tenure with a sparkling start.

The Mets highest-profile pitching acquisition this offseason will get the ball on Opening Day.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke on Friday at spring training. Here are the key topics he hit...