Mets Acquire Freddy Peralta from Brewers for Jett Williams, Brandon Sproat

The New York Mets acquired RHP Freddy Peralta and RHP Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers on January 22, 2026, in exchange for SS/2B/OF Jett Williams (Mets’ No. 3 prospect, MLB Top 30) and RHP Brandon Sproat (Mets’ No. 5 prospect). The deal gives the Mets a frontline starter and Milwaukee two high-end prospects—the Brewers now have six Top 100 prospects, tying for the most in baseball.

Peralta

Peralta, 29, is a two-time All-Star who in 2025 posted a 2.70 ERA in 33 starts with 200+ strikeouts, finishing fifth in NL Cy Young voting. He has an $8 million club option for 2026, making him an affordable ace for New York.

Prospects to Milwaukee

Jett Williams, 22, slashed .261/.363/.465 with 17 HR and 34 SB across Double-A and Triple-A in 2025; he has plus speed and can play short, second, and center. Brandon Sproat, 25, has a mid-90s sinker and plus breaking stuff; he made four MLB appearances for the Mets in 2025.

What It Means for AthX

Peralta’s move to the Mets boosts his run support and spotlight—dynamic pricing will reflect his new role as a rotation anchor. Mets rotation and win expectancy improve; his innings and strikeouts remain the main drivers of his AthX value. Brewers rotation takes a hit, so other Milwaukee starters may see slight workload and value shifts. Browse the marketplace to see how rotation moves affect player values on AthX. *Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, Baseball America, MLB.com, FDL Reporter, Athlon Sports. Fact-checked February 1, 2026.*