The Mets and Yankees are still looking for rotation upgrades and both have recently checked in on a potential trade for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
The NY Post’s Jon Heyman reported Thursday that the New York teams inquired about Peralta, as there’s a growing belief Milwaukee will trade him.
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Peralta is owed $8 million in 2026, the final year of his contract.
Heyman reports that Peralta recently approached the Brewers about an extension, but that Milwaukee prefers to avoid huge deals for pitchers.
Other teams reportedly linked to Peralta include the Giants, Braves and Dodgers, who just signed Kyle Tucker to a monstrous deal.
There’s no surprise that the Mets are in the market for starting pitching and have been linked to free agents like Framber Valdez, who is still available, and Ranger Suarez, who recently signed with the Red Sox. However, it seems a trade is just as likely for the Mets with their dearth of major league-ready young starters like Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat.
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As for the Yankees, the Bombers recently acquired Marlins southpaw Ryan Weathers to give them more depth as they await the returns of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon and Clarke Schmidt.
The Yankees may not have the caliber of prospect the Mets have, but they do have more seasoned young arms like Luis Gil and Will Warren to offer.
