Brewers Weigh Trading Ace Freddy Peralta

The Milwaukee Brewers’ season ended when they were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS after a franchise‑record 97 wins and their fourth NL Central title in five years. Milwaukee’s pitching staff kept the series competitive but the offense managed just four runs across four games. Reliever Erick Fedde elected free agency after being designated for assignment and outrighted to Triple‑A Nashville; he posted a 3.38 ERA in seven relief appearances for Milwaukee. The club is expected to field trade offers for ace Freddy Peralta — a two‑time All‑Star who went 17‑6 with a 2.70 ERA and roughly 200 strikeouts and who has an $8 million team option for 2026 — and teams including the Mets and Yankees have been reported as interested. With José Quintana and Brandon Woodruff nearing free agency, Milwaukee must decide whether to trade Peralta, extend him, or pursue veteran starters such as Chris Bassitt or Twins’ Joe Ryan as it prepares for a consequential offseason.