Could we see some fireworks across Major League Baseball on the sooner side? Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski shared towards the end of April that he has already had trade talks and that it was earlier than at any other point throughout his career. If that wasn't an indication that chatter already is happening, then Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com 's report about the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets on Friday will only amplify that idea even more. "According to industry sources, the Cubs are one of the teams the Mets have talked to about acquiring RHP Freddy Peralta. June 1st is a target time for the Mets to either get back into the race or move the soon-to-be free agent. Peralta and Craig Counsell share a mutual bond," Levine wrote on X. MLB Trade Rumors Already Are Heating Up May 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field.…