Both the Mets and Yankees continue to look for ways to improve their starting rotations this offseason.
One player they’ve both shown interest in on the trade market is Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
Peralta would be a strong addition to both clubs rotation, but according to a report from the Athletic, Milwaukee’s asking price remains high even with just one year of control remaining.
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The righty, of course, will earn a cost-efficient $8 million for this season.
Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon indicated that a major-league-ready starting pitcher seems to be part of the Brewers’ desired return, as they look to remain a contender this year.
Some of the other teams in the mix include the Dodgers, Braves, and Red Sox.
The Yankees are currently in discussions with the Brewers about Peralta, and they are also reportedly talking with the Marlins about right-hander Edward Cabrera.
The Mets have also reportedly shown interest in Cabrera, and they remain “seriously interested” in making an addition to their rotation.
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Peralta has made 30+ starts each of the past three seasons, and he’s coming off a year in which he posted a career-best 2.70 ERA and finished fifth in Cy Young voting.
Cabrera made a career-high 26 starts last season for Miami and pitched to a 3.53 ERA.
