Summary
The New York Mets traded two prospects, Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, to acquire pitcher Freddy Peralta. The Mets can choose to extend his contract before he becomes a free agent. Mets executive David Stearns is keeping any extension talks private for now.
Key Facts
- The Mets traded prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers.
- Freddy Peralta has one year remaining on his current contract.
- Peralta is set to earn $8 million for the upcoming season.
- David Stearns, a Mets executive, previously traded for Peralta while with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Stearns has a history of not giving large contracts to pitchers aged 30 or older.
- Peralta will turn 30 in June.
- The Mets have the option to extend Peralta's contract before he becomes a free agent.
