On Friday night, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the Rangers in Texas.
The Cubs are coming off an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
Despite being one of the best teams in the MLB, the Cubs have dealt with a lot of injuries to start the 2026 season.
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Trading For All-Star
UPDATE: Levine has now added a follow up to his report.
Levine wrote: “A Cubs source told me they have talked to many teams about pitching, but have not talked directly about Freddy Peralta with the Mets.”
According to Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM, the Cubs are a team with interest in New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta.
Levine wrote (via X): “According to industry sources the Cubs are one of the teams the Mets have talked to about acquiring RHP Freddy Peralta.June 1st is a target time for the Mets to either get back into the race or move the soon to be Free agent .Peralta and Craig Counsell share a mutual bond.”
Peralta is in his first season pitching for the Mets.
He is currently 2-3 with a 3.12 ERA in eight games.
The two-time MLB All-Star spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Social Media Reacts To Peralta Rumor
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@artiebucco_chef: “If you think David Stearns is bad at acquiring MLB talent, you are about to find out very quickly how bad he is at selling off assets”
@NDS1089: “Let’s go!! Start selling off now. Peralta, Holmes, Lindor, Bichette”
@MetsFan482: “I want Stearns fired, but if that won’t happen at least during this season, and it’s still early, I would look to BUY RIGHT NOW. Get a slugger, get another pitcher, get another reliever, dump 3-4 dead weight players and bring up some prospects and perhaps you go on a roll.”
@BPOTTER95: “Wonder what the cost would be”
@cubsfan858: “Freddy Peralta would be an absolute home run addition for Jed and Co. This is a World Series caliber team, and would be a World Series swing from the F.O. Get it done!”
Cubs Right Now
The Cubs are at the top of the National League Central with a 26-12 record in 38 games.
They are 18-5 at home (and 8-7 on the road).
Over their last ten games, the Cubs have gone 9-1.
UPDATE: Chicago Cubs Reportedly Interested In Trading For 2x MLB All-Star