Mets scratch RHP Freddy Peralta ahead of trade deadline

The New York Mets scratched right-hander Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

Interim manager Andy Green said trade talks involving Peralta have intensified ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

Peralta is 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 22 appearances this season and is in the final year of his contract.

Kodai Senga will start in Peralta's place; Senga has a 12 homers allowed in 40 2/3 innings over 12 appearances.

The Mets recently traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.