The Mets faced the Cardinals on Friday as their spring training slate continued. Freddy Peralta's start, Carso Benge's performance, and Devin Williams' debut were among the highlights.

New York Mets hurler Freddy Peralta addressed a potential contract extension on Friday.

Freddy Peralta addressed questions about a potential contract extension with the New York Mets, offering a brief but telling two-word response while reflecting on his first weeks with the team.

Little about the way the Mets have handled Freddy Peralta in the earliest days of his tenure suggests the team has any doubts.

Peralta was 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts last season, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He struck out 204 in 176 2/3 innings and earned his second All-Star selection.

The one Freddy Peralta shortcoming last year will have New York Mets fans appreciating Nolan McLean more.