Freddy Peralta

Freddy Peralta has been drawing a lot of trade interest in recent days, even though the Brewers have downplayed the possibility of trading him. The latest news is that the Braves and Dodgers are the most recent teams who have checked in with the Brewers on the righthander.

Fantasy Impact

The Braves and Dodgers join the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox as the teams who have reportedly talked to the Brewers about the ace. Peralta, who will turn 30 in June, is coming off of his best year last season in Milwaukee as he went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts in 176.2 innings. He finished fifth in the National League Cy Young voting in 2025. Over his eight-year career, Peralta has limited opponents to a .203 average and has a well-above average strikeout rate of 29.9%. Obviously, anywhere Peralta ends up, he would immediately upgrade the team's starting rotation, as he is one of the top arms in baseball.

The New York Yankees are reportedly discussing a potential trade for Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees could sure use some starting pitching help, as the trio of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt will all be unavailable to begin the 2026 season. Peralta was excellent in 2025, posting a career-best 2.70 ERA to go alongside a sterling 17-6 record and a 28.2% K% across a career-high 33 starts.

The Brewers have picked up Freddy Peralta's $8 million option for the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Peralta is still a candidate to be traded during the offseason as he is set to enter free agency after the 2026 season. He posted a 2.70 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in 33 starts for the Brewers in 2025.

The Brewers are expected to consider trading Freddy Peralta this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Peralta has an $8 million club option for next season before he is schedule to become a free agent. If the Brewers aren't expected to extend him, they could look to trade Peralta.

Freddy Peralta allowed five runs on six hits over five innings in a loss on Wednesday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Peralta added nine strikeouts and two walks. He struggled after having entered the day on fire across his previous five starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing.