Is Freddy Peralta a lock to be moved at the trade deadline or is he here to stay? MLB insider Jeff Passan suggests the Mets hold off on any trade deadline decisions until they have a healthier roster. If the Mets ultimately emerge as sellers, Freddy Peralta could headline the market for starting pitchers and quickly become one of the most sought-after arms available. However, once the calendar turns to July, the Mets should have a much clearer sense of whether they’ll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs have been linked to Peralta in recent weeks, which comes as no surprise given Craig Counsell’s long-standing relationship with the right-hander dating back to their time together with the Brewers. Reports have indicated that Chicago has already shown interest in Peralta should the Mets decide to move him. With the trade deadline set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, there’s still plenty of time before teams begin making definitive decisions. Nevertheless, trade speculation ...