US EditionFreddy Peralta Trade Completed After David Stearns' Anniversary Dinner
The Mets traded two top prospects for Peralta and Myers to address rotation gaps after last season's collapse, with Peralta expected to earn $8 million in 2026.
- Late Wednesday, the New York Mets acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers, trading top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.
- Amid a winter overhaul, David Stearns prioritized rotation upgrades and moved on from four long-tenured players to position the New York Mets for their first NL East title and NL pennant since 2015.
- Last season, Freddy Peralta went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts, and he is due $8 million in 2026; Tobias Myers has a 3.15 ERA in 49 appearances with four years of control.
- Peralta will slot into the top of the Mets' rotation alongside Nolan McLean for 2026, but he could be a one-year rental if no contract extension this year is reached.
- For the Milwaukee Brewers, dealing Peralta aligns with their strategy to get younger and save payroll, while Tobias Myers offers the Mets four years of team control; David Stearns declined comment Thursday on Peralta's contract extension.
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Freddy Peralta trade completed after David Stearns' anniversary dinner
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