Freddy Peralta Fantasy Stats

The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams the New York Mets have talked to about acquiring right-hander Freddy Peralta, industry sources told Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network. June 1 is a target date for the Mets to either get back into the race or move the soon-to-be veteran free agent. Peralta and Cubs manager Craig Counsell share a mutual bond from their time together with the Milwaukee Brewers, and the decimated Cubs' pitching staff could use a boost to their starting rotation for the rest of the season. The Mets are currently 14-23 and in last place in the National League East division, so they could be sellers at this year's trade deadline. The Cubs, meanwhile, despite their injury woes at pitcher, sit in first place in the NL Central right now with a record of 26-12. The Mets sent pitcher Brandon Sproat and infielder Jett Williams to the Brewers for Peralta over the winter, but he could be heading back to the NL Central this year. The two-time All-Star has pitched well with a 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 43:18 K:BB in 43 1/3 innings over his eight starts with the Mets to begin the 2026 season. His fantasy value wouldn't change all that much if he's moved back to the NL Central.

New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta had a phenomenal 2025 campaign with the Brewers, but he's been unable to replicate that success so far this season in Queens. The right-hander owns a 4.05 ERA through five starts, and his K% is down 3.2 percent from last year to 25.0 percent. On the bright side, his WHIP of 1.09 is nearly identical to last season, and a 3.78 xFIP suggests maybe he's pitched better than what the results show. The 29-year-old gets a chance to right the ship his next time out, which is scheduled for this Friday at home against the Rockies, a team that has the fifth-worst runs-per-game average (3.83) and strikes out the second-most in baseball (9.54 K/game). Fantasy managers should remain patient with the two-time All-Star.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge was never included in the package that brought right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to Queens. This suggests that the Mets view Benge not only as a short-term answer but also as a long-term part of the team's future. Instead, the Mets traded right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat and top infield prospect Jett Williams to Milwaukee. The Mets selected Benge in the opening round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Oklahoma State. Last summer, the 23-year-old posted an impressive .281/.385/.472 slash line with 25 doubles, 15 home runs, and 22 stolen bases across 116 games split between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. Given New York's current outfield, Benge appears to be in serious consideration for the starring role in left field.

After spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers, starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was traded to the New York Mets ahead of the 2026 campaign. The 29-year-old is coming off arguably his best showing in 2025, posting a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 204 strikeouts across 176 2/3 innings (33 starts) with Milwaukee. Peralta has now logged three consecutive 200-strikeout seasons and held opposing hitters to a .191 batting average in 2025. With the Mets, Peralta profiles as the team's ace and should be highly motivated as he prepares to hit free agency following 2026. It's hard to say that Peralta is in a better position to rack up wins in New York, given that the Brewers won a National League-best 97 games last season. However, the Mets should be a highly competitive team, and Citi Field is traditionally one of the more favorable home parks for pitchers. Peralta remains a borderline fantasy SP1 heading into 2026.

After being acquired by the New York Mets on Wednesday night in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, right-hander Freddy Peralta is open to signing a contract extension with the Mets, sources told Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. The Mets gave up two of their top-five prospects in infielder Jett Williams and right-hander Brandon Sproat, and they're also receiving right-hander Tobias Myers. Given the cost of acquiring Peralta, New York is incentivized to lock Peralta up for years to come before he hits free agency after the 2026 season. Peralta was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025, going 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 204 strikeouts, and a 5.5 bWAR in 176 2/3 innings over 33 regular-season starts. While the landing spot with the Mets isn't ideal, Peralta's track record of consistency speaks for itself -- 3.59 ERA and 14.9 bWAR in 211 games with Milwaukee. He'll be a top-20 fantasy starter in his first year with the Mets.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) is having a normal offseason, and his progress was a critical element to the team trading starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Mets, according to president of baseball operations Matt Arnold. Woodruff opted out of his deal but then accepted the qualifying offer from the Brewers this offseason, giving him a one-year deal worth $22.025 million. Woodruff returned from a nearly two-year absence due to shoulder surgery in 2025, posting a strong 3.20 ERA, with 83 strikeouts and just 14 walks in 64 2/3 innings. His season ended early due to a lat injury in mid-September, but he should be ready to go for Spring Training. He'll provide a proven veteran option at the top of the team's promising young rotation.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for top infield prospect Jett Williams and right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Passan noted that another big-league pitcher is expected to head to New York in this return. Peralta is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, where he logged 176 2/3 innings to the tune of a 2.70 ERA with a stellar 1.08 WHIP. He struck out hitters at a 28.2% clip, placing him within the 84th percentile among qualified pitchers. While his walk rate (9.1%) was high, Peralta generated a stellar .206 xBA and a 34.5 hard-hit rate. Managers should expect Peralta to open the 2026 season at the top of the Mets' rotation and carry solid SP2 upside in all leagues. In Milwaukee, Sproat should have an opportunity to compete for a job in spring training, while Williams will likely report to Triple-A. However, this transaction should open a spot in the rotation for either Logan Henderson or Chad Patrick to begin the regular season.

Updating a previous report, the New York Mets are in serious talks to acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Infield prospect Jett Williams would be one of the pieces going to Milwaukee. A report earlier suggested that the Mets were hesitant to part with either pitching prospect Jonah Tong or Brandon Sproat, but the two sides appear to be working on it and could come to an agreement soon. The 29-year-old Peralta won a career-high 17 games in 2025 for the Brew Crew while holding a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 204:66 K:BB in 176 2/3 innings over 33 regular-season starts. Peralta was a bit lucky with a .243 BABIP and 85.5% left-on-base percentage, and a move to Queens and to the tough NL East wouldn't be ideal for fantasy purposes, but he'd still be a top-20 starting pitcher.

So far, the New York Mets have been unwilling to meet the Milwaukee Brewers' asking price for right-hander Freddy Peralta, sources told Michael Marino. The Mets quickly ended a discussion with the Brewers about Peralta when right-hander Jonah Tong's name briefly came up. The Brewers also submitted an offer of right-hander Brandon Sproat and infielder Jett Williams, and the Mets are unwilling to pay that price. Williams is ranked as the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, while Tong is No. 4, and Sproat is No. 5. It would be a lot for New York to give up for the 29-year-old Peralta, who could essentially be a one-year rental -- he will be a free agent after the 2026 season. Peralta is considered highly unlikely to reach a contract extension with the Brew Crew, making him one of the most attractive starting pitchers on the trade market this winter.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to show serious interest in acquiring right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers have had a productive offseason, bringing in top closer Edwin Diaz and star outfielder Kyle Tucker. However, they are still looking to improve their roster, especially their rotation. According to Kate Woo of The Athletic, the Dodgers are targeting Peralta to further protect their rotation, given the extensive injury history many of their pitchers have had. This past season, Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and Tyler Glasnow all spent ample time on the injured list. Peralta enjoyed a strong showing in 2025, logging 176 2/3 innings with a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 104:66 K:BB. If Peralta were to join Los Angeles, he could push either Emmet Sheehan or Sasaki to a long relief role to open the season.