Summary
The Milwaukee Brewers might trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. The Brewers have a history of trading players they can't afford to keep due to their small market size and limited budget. Peralta could bring in key prospects from the Mets in exchange.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers are considering trading pitcher Freddy Peralta.
- Peralta will earn $8 million next season and is approaching free agency.
- The Brewers are a small market team with a tight budget, often leading them to trade valuable players.
- The New York Mets need a strong pitcher and have a history with Peralta through their former general manager, David Stearns.
- The expected trade involves the Mets' prospects Jacob Reimer and Will Watson.
- Previous similar trades have brought top prospects to the Brewers.
- The Mets have the financial ability to extend Peralta's contract after the trade.
