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The nine-figure payday that could await Freddy Peralta after World Series

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 23). The nine-figure payday that could await Freddy Peralta after World Series. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/the-contract-that-awaits-freddy-peralta-after-world-series/

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Freddy Peralta, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, could earn a nine-figure payday after pitching excellently in the World Series. Peralta, who had earlier struggled with the Milwaukee Brewers in Queens, has since won the ALCS MVP title by posting a 2-0 record and a 0.75 ERA. His performance has improved his value significantly, potentially allowing him to secure a seven- or eight-year deal during free agency. He credits the Rays' pitching coach Kyle Snyder and their defensive support for his resurgence.

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“Article A discusses Game 6 of the ALCS on October 19, while Article B talks about Freddy Peralta's potential payday after winning the World Series MVP and his performance in the ALCS.”

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🔮 While he would have had to severely adjust his goal had he continued to pitch like he did in Queens, he’s only reminded folks how good he is, and maybe even upped the stakes by hitting 99 mph and improving his changeup and pitch mix as a Ray.

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🔮 Sources say one or two Yankees bigs were slightly to somewhat annoyed that captain/three-time MVP Aaron Judge suggested the $320M Yankees could spend more after they were swept by the Rays in the division series.

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🔮 That’s especially true now, when the team may need more considering the higher stakes.

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Freddy Peralta brings the same upbeat attitude whether he’s underperforming in Queens or pitching like an ace, like usual. asserted

he → bring → ace

Pat Murphy, his former Brewers manager, aptly described Peralta as “joyful. asserted

Murphy → describe → Peralta

He’s that way at all times, but now he has extra reason to be. asserted

he → ’ → reason

Peralta, who’ll start Game 3 in Tampa against his former team after winning the ALCS MVP for posting a 2-0 record and 0.75 ERA, regained more than his form for the Rays. asserted

who → start → Rays

He “changed the narrative” for his upcoming free agency, according to one agent (not his own). uncertain

He → change → agent

Peralta told me he was looking for a “seven- or eight-year deal” in spring, and that makes sense again now as an asking price. asserted

that → tell → price

While he would have had to severely adjust his goal had he continued to pitch like he did in Queens, he’s only reminded folks how good he is, and maybe even upped the stakes by hitting 99 mph and improving his changeup and pitch mix as a Ray. asserted

he → have → Ray

Peralta, 30, credits Rays people, including their outstanding pitching coach Kyle Snyder, and their defense. asserted

Peralta → credit → coach

He cited a “couple little mechanical adjustments” but the key, he said, is his outlook. asserted

he → cite → adjustments

The nine-figure payday that could await Freddy Peralta after World Series

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