Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

In 22 games for the National League team, two-time All-Star Peralta posted a 4.99 ERA in 113.2 innings pitched, the second-worst mark of his nine-year career. He also went 5-9 as a starter. The Mets ultimately gave up on him and sent him to the Rays before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. In Tampa Bay, he's gone from disappointment to success. 

In 10 regular-season games for Tampa, his ERA improved to 3.25 over 55.1 innings pitched, and he went 5-2 as a starter. He's been even better in the playoffs. Over his last eight outings, he's posted a stellar 0.81 ERA in 44.2 innings pitched. Clearly, he's feeding off the postseason energy.

During the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, Peralta said he was eager to start in the postseason after arriving in Tampa. He knew he wouldn't have that chance with the Mets, who finished 74-88 and missed the playoffs. 

"Very special, because since I got here I felt something I was looking for, which is the energy, the way the boys play the game," Peralta said, via MLB.com's Jake Rill. "The defense, they are amazing, the way they come into the field. The way they take their at-bats, too, it's amazing. We just need to keep it that way." 

If the Rays keep soaking it in, they may punch their ticket to the Fall Classic for the third time. If they win their first World Series, Peralta would be even more thrilled he's in the Sunshine State instead of the Big Apple.