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Former Met Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP, NL East roundup
No NL East team took the field yesterday, but ex-Met Freddy Peralta claimed ALCS MVP honors with the Rays while the Mets stayed busy behind the scenes.
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There were no games on the NL East schedule yesterday, but the Mets still found themselves at the center of several storylines — on the mound in October, on the coaching front, and in the executive ranks.
Ex-Met Peralta drives Rays to World Series, earns ALCS MVP
CBS Sports reports that Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta has been named Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series. The outlet notes that Tampa Bay acquired Peralta from the New York Mets at the trade deadline and that his turnaround with the Rays has helped carry them to the World Series.
According to CBS Sports, Peralta made two starts in the ALCS — including the Game 6 clincher — and also worked once in relief. For a Mets club that finished 74-88, seeing a former arm front and center on the October stage adds another layer to an already pivotal offseason.
Mets to sit down with Kevin Long
On the coaching side, MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Mets will meet with Kevin Long tomorrow to discuss a possible role on the staff. Citing Mike Puma of the New York Post, the report points out that Long is a familiar face in Queens, having previously served as the Mets’ hitting coach from 2015 through 2017. MLB Trade Rumors adds that it is logical to assume Long is a candidate for a coaching position, though the exact job has not been specified.
Former Mets executive Jared Banner lands in Baltimore
In front-office news with NL East ties, MLB Trade Rumors relays that the Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their general manager, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Banner was most recently an assistant GM with the Chicago Cubs and has also worked for the Mets and the Boston Red Sox. While the Braves (94-68), Phillies (88-74), Marlins (80-82) and Nationals (77-85) had a quiet day, New York’s web of past and present connections was on full display across the league.