​The Sporting News article about a Mets trade idea that would send Freddy Peralta to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four White Sox prospects has gained attention and been designated as a preferred source. The Mets, who look set to operate as sellers at the 2026 trade deadline, have seen their season deteriorate, with David Peterson already moved and more moves likely on the horizon. Freddy Peralta, the ace the Mets nabbed from the Milwaukee Brewers last winter, stands out as a logical trade chip that could bring a meaningful return this summer.
Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller outlined a plausible scenario in which the Mets deal Peralta to the White Sox, receiving four prospects in return. Miller’s proposed package reads: The Chicago White Sox acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for right-hander Mason Adams, infielder Javier Mogollon, left-hander Shane Murphy, and first baseman Anthony DePino. Miller characterized this as a “realistic” trade.
With Peralta’s value having declined since the offseason—his current 4.68 ERA, 5-7 record, and 0.1 fWAR at the All-Star break have tempered expectations—it’s not surprising that he isn’t fetching a massive haul like the one the Mets surrendered earlier. Still, would this four-player package from the White Sox be a solid return? On the surface, it’s a mixed bag for the Mets, representing a blend of potential immediate help and longer-term upside rather than a blockbuster return.
According to MLB Pipeline, the eight Mets would receive from Chicago the White Sox’s Nos. 10, 11, 26, and 29 prospects for Peralta. Mason Adams, ranked No. 10, is the top target in the deal for New York. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 3.74 ERA across 10 starts this season, though his latest Triple-A results have shown a 4.35 ERA in five starts.
Javier Mogollon, ranked No. 11, is a 20-year-old infielder who has delivered an .840 OPS in Single-A this season, highlighted by seven homers, 22 stolen bases, and 64 strikeouts to 26 walks over 50 games. Shane Murphy, No. 26, is a 25-year-old left-handed pitcher who has logged 86.1 innings with a 5.32 RA this season, including a 6.00 ERA in 57 innings at Triple-A. Anthony DePino, No. 29, is a 23-year-old first baseman with an .869 OPS across 83 games this season, including an .875 OPS in 51 Double-A games, plus 16 homers, 48 walks, and 74 strikeouts.
While none of these four players are top-100 prospects or high-end organizational blue-chips, the package does offer a mix of immediate help and potential future upside. It isn’t the most glamorous or transformative haul, but it could be a more realistic return for a struggling Peralta, rather than a blockbuster package, given his recent performance.
For Mets fans, the appeal lies in acquiring a quartet of prospects who could help in the short and long term, even if the price isn’t a slam dunk. The deal represents a pragmatic, “realistic” approach to trading a pitcher who is still valuable but has underperformed this season. As the deadline approaches, the Mets will weigh Peralta’s current form and potential upside against the depth and flexibility the four White Sox prospects could provide. The broader context remains that the Mets are navigating a season that has not lived up to expectations, making any credible trade of Peralta a potentially meaningful turning point for the franchise.