Brewers Expected to Trade Ace Freddy Peralta Amid Interest from Astros Mets Red Sox

Freddy Peralta, the Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher, is a highly sought-after trade candidate this offseason due to his strong recent performance and an $8 million team option for next season. Multiple MLB teams, including the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox, are among those interested in acquiring Peralta to strengthen their pitching rotations. The Brewers are expected to pick up Peralta's option but may trade him similarly to previous trades involving Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams to gain major league-ready players. The Astros and Mets, in particular, see Peralta as a key asset to increase their competitive ceiling, with the Mets aiming to shift to a more aggressive strategy following a disappointing season. Brewers GM Matt Arnold has indicated no certainty in trading Peralta yet, but the possibility remains given the club's past trading patterns and Peralta's contract status. Any trade is likely to involve multiple players, possibly including a mix of pitchers and position players, to meet Milwaukee's roster-building goals.