Summary
The New York Mets traded for pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. Peralta is not worried about the challenges of playing in a big city like New York and feels prepared for it. He recently had a successful season and is joining his former teammate Devin Williams, who also moved from Milwaukee to New York last season.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets acquired Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Peralta is moving from a small market team to a bigger market in New York.
- He stated, "I'm ready for this," showing confidence in handling the change.
- Peralta is a two-time All-Star and had a 2.70 ERA last season.
- Last season, he finished fifth in the National League Cy Young Award race.
- Devin Williams, another player who recently moved from Milwaukee to New York, struggled initially.
- Peralta and Williams will be teammates again with the Mets.
- The move is significant because playing in a big city can be challenging for athletes.