Peralta reacts to Cohen attending ALCS Game 2

Freddy Peralta was surprised to see Mets owner Steve Cohen at ALCS Game 2. Peralta, now with the Rays, was acquired at the trade deadline after struggling with the Mets. He is pitching in the postseason instead of watching from home.

Freddy Peralta’s reaction to seeing Steve Cohen at ALCS Game 2 connects his current postseason run with his recent past. Peralta is now with the Rays after being acquired at the trade deadline, following a difficult stretch with the Mets. While he is pitching in the postseason, he is not watching from home. Cohen’s attendance adds a notable layer to that contrast, linking the Mets owner to a player whose season took a different direction after the deadline.

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