Overview
- New York acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.
- Peralta is being positioned as the Mets’ No. 1 starter after the club sought a frontline arm to anchor the rotation.
- The Luis Robert Jr. trade from the White Sox was finalized, with Luisangel Acuña among the pieces sent to Chicago.
- Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs, was introduced at Citi Field, and is expected to play third base.
- Betting markets inched the Mets’ World Series odds from 15/1 to 14/1 as owner Steve Cohen lauded the week and David Stearns indicated more additions could still come.