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It’s been a busy week for the New York Mets, and it continued on Wednesday when they reportedly agreed to a trade for Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, giving them a much-needed upgrade in the starting rotation.
It took two of the Mets’ top five prospects to get the deal done, as ESPN reported that infielder Jett Williams (No. 3, according to MLB Pipeline) and right-hander Brandon Sproat are headed to Milwaukee in the deal.
The Brewers will also send right-hander Tobias Myers in the deal.
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Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Peralta’s trade to the Mets marks another big move for New York general manager David Stearns, who introduced Bo Bichette on Wednesday. Stearns also facilitated a trade to acquire Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on Tuesday night.
It’s been a down season for the Mets, a team that fell short of postseason expectations last season despite having the second-highest payroll in baseball.
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Peralta should head to Flushing as the team’s ace entering the 2026 season, and Mets top prospect Nolan McLean figures to be a top starter this year.
The Mets also have David Peterson, Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea as rotation options this year.
Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Stearns also bolstered the bullpen this offseason, notably adding two former New York Yankees in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. Stearns and Williams worked together in Milwaukee while he ran their front office, and although he had a down season, he’s in position to try to bounce back as the Mets’ closer with Edwin Diaz headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Myers, meanwhile, adds some possible rotation depth for New York, as the 27-year-old has a 3.48 ERA in 31 starts since being called up in 2024. He also makes relief appearances, posting a 1.62 ERA in 18 outings.
For the Brewers, they land Sproat, one of the Mets’ most touted pitching prospects who was promoted last season amid rotation issues. He had a 4.79 ERA in four starts, although the 25-year-old had a 4.24 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 121 Triple-A innings.
Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after retiring against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of game one of the Division Series at American Family Field on October 4, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Williams is a 5-foot-7 infielder who can also play center field. The 22-year-old hit .261 with 17 home runs and his speed is undeniable with 34 stolen bases between Double and Triple-A last season.
