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Brewers Ace Freddy Peralta Emerges as Top Trade-Deadline Target for Yankees and Mets

His expiring contract on a modest salary positions him as Milwaukee’s most tradable starter

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on May 28, 2025 in San Diego, California.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 08: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers in action against the New York Yankees during Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Brewers 4-2.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • CBS Sports’ R.J. Anderson and other analysts project Peralta as the premier starting pitcher available at this year’s deadline
  • The Yankees have battled season-long rotation injuries and underperformance, increasing their urgency to acquire a frontline starter
  • Following Griffin Canning’s season-ending injury, the Mets have joined the market seeking a reliable ace to pair with Kodai Senga
  • Milwaukee’s pattern of trading pitchers near free agency, including Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader, suggests the Brewers could deal Peralta
  • Peralta’s one-year, $8 million contract and club option for 2026 make him a controllable asset for contenders