The New York Mets are making a bold move to bolster their pitching staff, acquiring right-handers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade that sends top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams to Milwaukee. It’s a classic win-now vs. build-for-the-future deal - and one that signals the Mets are serious about contending in 2026.
Let’s break it down.
Freddy Peralta: A Proven Arm with Frontline Stuff
Peralta is the headliner here, and for good reason. The 29-year-old has been one of the more quietly consistent starters in the National League over the past few seasons.
After a breakout 2021 campaign where he posted a 2.81 ERA in his first full year as a starter, he’s settled into a groove as a reliable rotation piece. From 2022 to 2024, Peralta put up a 3.73 ERA and 3.83 FIP across 417 innings - solid numbers, especially considering he missed part of the 2022 season before bouncing back with 30 and 32 starts the next two years.
But 2025 is when things really clicked. Peralta turned in a 2.70 ERA and led all of MLB with 17 wins - good enough for a fifth-place finish in Cy Young voting.
What’s interesting is that his underlying numbers didn’t shift dramatically. He averaged 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, 3.4 walks, and 1.1 homers - nearly identical to his previous three-year stretch.
That tells us this wasn’t a fluke. Peralta didn’t reinvent himself - he just executed better, pitched deeper into games, and got the kind of run support that turns quality starts into wins.
With an $8 million club option already picked up for 2026, Peralta is under contract through the end of the season. That gives the Mets a full year of control over a high-end starter without breaking the bank - a huge asset for a team looking to make noise right now.
Tobias Myers: A Versatile Depth Piece
Myers, 27, adds another layer to the Mets’ pitching depth. He made his MLB debut in 2024, logging 25 starts and a pair of relief appearances. In 2025, he spent time on the injured list early in the season, and once healthy, he split time between Triple-A - where he worked as a starter - and the big-league bullpen.
While Myers isn’t a frontline guy like Peralta, he brings flexibility. He’s shown he can start or come out of the pen, which is exactly the kind of arm contending teams need over the course of a long season. Whether he ends up in the rotation or as a long reliever, Myers gives the Mets options.
The Cost: Two Top 100 Prospects
To land Peralta and Myers, the Mets had to part with two names that fans have been tracking closely - right-hander Brandon Sproat and shortstop Jett Williams, both of whom landed on Baseball America’s Top 100 list released earlier today.
Williams, ranked No. 71, was the Mets’ first-round pick back in 2022. Though he missed much of 2024, he bounced back strong last season, slashing .261/.363/.465 across Double-A and Triple-A while swiping 34 bases.
He’s known for his plate discipline and surprising pop - especially for a player listed at just 5-foot-6. He walks a lot, strikes out a bit, and has the kind of dynamic skill set that could make him a top-of-the-order spark plug down the line.
Sproat, ranked No. 81, has had a winding road to the pros. Drafted by the Rangers in 2019 but opting for college, then drafted twice by the Mets - finally signing after being selected in the second round in 2023 - he’s shown flashes of big-league potential.
In 2025, he made four starts for the Mets in September, including a standout six-inning shutout against the Rangers on September 13. At Triple-A, he posted a 4.24 ERA over 121 innings, striking out 113 and walking 53.
There’s no question both players have upside. Williams has the tools to be an everyday infielder with speed and on-base ability, while Sproat could develop into a mid-rotation starter if his command continues to improve.
What This Means for the Mets
This trade is a clear signal: the Mets are going for it. They’re adding a proven starter in Peralta who can slot into the top half of the rotation immediately, and a versatile arm in Myers who adds depth and flexibility. The cost - two promising prospects - is steep, but that’s the price of acquiring impact pitching.
For a team that’s been hovering in that “almost there” tier, this could be the move that pushes them into serious contention. They’re betting on Peralta to anchor a rotation that needs stability and upside, and they’re doing it without taking on a massive financial commitment.
And for the Brewers?
Milwaukee, on the other hand, is playing the long game. Peralta was one of their most valuable trade chips, and they cashed him in for two Top 100 prospects who could be part of their next core. Williams fits the Brewers’ mold of athletic, high-IQ position players, and Sproat gives them another power arm to develop.
It’s a classic retooling move - and one that could pay off in a big way if either prospect hits.
Final Thoughts
Deals like this are what make the offseason compelling. The Mets are pushing their chips in, the Brewers are reshuffling for the future, and both sides walk away with something they value.
For fans in New York, this is the kind of move that says: “We’re not waiting around.” And for Milwaukee, it’s a reminder that smart teams know when to sell high.
The 2026 season just got a lot more interesting.