Santo Domingo.— Dominican pitcher Freddy Peralta reportedly played a key role in improving the relationship between New York Mets stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto by coordinating a meeting between the two last June, according to a source who confirmed to MLB.com.
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According to journalist Anthony DiComo, Peralta organized the meeting with the goal of strengthening communication between the two players, amidst speculation during the last season that pointed to alleged tension in the Mets’ clubhouse. The New York organization has not issued any official comments on the matter.
The information was initially disclosed by ESPN, which noted that Peralta himself confirmed the meeting took place, although he preferred not to offer details about its content.
For his part, Lindor acknowledged that there was an encounter, although he downplayed the situation.
“It was more of a conversation like the ones we always have with our group of Latinos,” the Puerto Rican shortstop expressed, according to ESPN.
In contrast, Soto denied that such a meeting had taken place, although he admitted that the relationship between the two has improved considerably during the 2026 season.
“There was no meeting, there was no conversation. This year has been better. We have gotten along very well. We have learned from each other,” declared the Dominican outfielder.
Versions of a rift between Lindor and Soto emerged since the previous campaign, Soto’s first with the Mets after signing a historic 15-year, $765 million contract. However, both figures had previously denied the existence of internal problems.
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Franchise owner Steve Cohen also recently dismissed any conflict between his star players and assured that both maintain a better relationship than in the past.
The Mets’ season has been marked by a profound restructuring of the roster. After falling out of the postseason race, the organization traded Peralta and seven other players before the trade deadline, with an eye toward building a competitive team for 2027.
Although the versions of the meeting differ among the protagonists, the consensus that the relationship between Lindor and Soto has improved reflects a more positive atmosphere within the Mets’ clubhouse. According to the available information, Peralta may have been an important figure in that process.
