Mets Trade for Peralta, Add New Faces
Published: January 23, 2026
Duration: 1:42
The New York Mets have acquired starting pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams. General manager David Stearns, who knows Peralta from his Brewers days, praises his character and development. Peralta had a stellar 2021 season with a 2.70 ERA and 225 strikeouts. Hell face the pressure of the New York media market. The Mets have also added Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Devin Williams, and Luke Weaver. More moves are expected, including a potential position change for Brett Baty. The rotation is crowded, so expect some cuts before spring training...