US EditionMets acquire Freddy Peralta in blockbuster trade with Brewers as overhaul continues
- On Jan. 21, 2026, the New York Mets acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, ESPN's Jeff Passan first reported.
- Milwaukee shopped Peralta all winter and held out for a steep return because he is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season.
- Coming off a career year in 2025, Freddy Peralta posted a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA, 176.2 innings, and 204 strikeouts for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Peralta instantly vaults into the Mets' top rotation spot, reshaping their 2026 rotation; he is a bargain at $8 million, creating payroll flexibility while the New York Mets consider a long-term deal.
- Amid a transformative week for the Mets, the trade capped a period that also included signing Bo Bichette and acquiring Luis Robert Jr., while Milwaukee gained top-100 prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.
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MLB star Freddy Peralta is making some major moves. The New York Mets acquired pitcher Peralta in a multiplayer trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, January 21. As part of their major overhaul for the upcoming season, the Mets also acquired pitcher Tobias Myers. The team welcomed both players via social media, with Peralta sharing the announcement on his own Instagram Story. “LGM!” he wrote. The athlete shared a series of other photos,…
The 29-year-old Dominican has on his service sheet two selections for the Major League Stars Game and a 70-42 mark in his eight seasons in Milwaukee with an effectiveness of 3.59.
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