Tobias Myers Eyes Versatility, Team-First Role in New York After Trade from Brewers
When the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets pulled off one of the biggest trades of the offseason, all eyes naturally turned to Freddy Peralta. The right-hander was the clear headliner, a frontline arm joining a Mets rotation that’s suddenly looking a lot more formidable. But tucked into that same deal was another pitcher who might not have made the same splashy headlines-yet-Tobias Myers.
Myers was part of the four-player swap that sent Peralta to New York and brought back top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to Milwaukee. While the buzz has largely centered on Peralta’s impact in a contract year and what the Brewers plan to do with their young returns, Myers’ inclusion in the deal is worth a closer look-especially considering the value he quietly brought to Milwaukee last season.
Let’s not forget: Myers was more than just a throw-in. He gave the Brewers real innings, contributing both as a starter and out of the bullpen, and he did it with poise.
His 2024 postseason performance? A lights-out showing in a win-or-go-home game-ironically, against the very team he’s now suiting up for in Queens.
Now, as he settles into life with the Mets, Myers is embracing the opportunity with a clear-eyed mindset and a team-first attitude.
From Nap to New York: Myers’ Trade Day Memory
Myers found out about the trade in a moment that, oddly enough, mirrored a previous chapter in his career. He was trying to squeeze in a quick 30-minute nap when his wife told him his agent was urgently trying to reach him. That déjà vu moment took him back to 2017, when he was also mid-nap as the Tampa Bay Rays dealt him to the Orioles.
Once he connected with his agent, Brewers GM Matt Arnold personally called to deliver the news. According to Myers, the conversation was a good one-professional, respectful, and a reminder of how much he meant to the Brewers organization.
A Flexible Role with a Singular Focus
In New York, Myers is stepping into a situation that’s still taking shape. He’s been told he could be used as both a starter and a reliever-something that mirrors his hybrid role in Milwaukee.
That kind of versatility is increasingly valuable in today’s game, and Myers knows it. He’s not fixated on a title or a spot in the rotation.
His focus is simple: help the Mets win.
“My goal is to bring a championship to this organization,” Myers said. “But right now, I’m just trying to be the best teammate I can be.”
That mindset fits right in with a Mets team that’s trying to retool on the fly. With Peralta anchoring the rotation and a mix of young talent and veteran leadership around him, Myers could be a key piece in a bullpen that needs reliability-or a spot starter who can give quality innings when called upon.
Looking Ahead
While the spotlight may not be on him just yet, Myers is used to flying under the radar. And that’s just fine with him. He’s shown he can deliver in high-leverage moments, and now he’s got a chance to do it on one of baseball’s biggest stages.
Whether he’s toeing the rubber in the first inning or coming in with runners on in the seventh, Myers is ready. He’s been traded before.
He’s adjusted before. And now, he’s focused on doing what it takes to help the Mets chase October baseball.
Quietly, confidently, Tobias Myers might just be one of the more important under-the-radar additions of the offseason.