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Brewers Field Widespread Interest in Freddy Peralta as Talks Remain Exploratory

Milwaukee signals a high asking price to protect its push for 2026 contention.

Overview

  • The Athletic reports the Astros, Giants, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox and Yankees have contacted Milwaukee about the right-hander.
  • Multiple outlets say discussions are active yet fluid, with no deal viewed as close.
  • Brewers executive Matt Arnold says no proposal has made sense and stresses Peralta’s importance to the club’s plans for next season.
  • Peralta, 29, posted a 2.70 ERA with 204 strikeouts and a 17-6 record in 2025, finishing fifth in NL Cy Young voting.
  • He is set to earn $8 million in 2026, and suitors are calibrating offers around rotation needs and payroll aims, including Houston’s push to stay under the tax line and the Giants and Mets avoiding long-term starter commitments.