Jett Williams is heading to Milwaukee in a blockbuster deal. The Mets just acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers on January 21, 2026. The two-time All-Star pitcher now leads New York’s rotation after a career-best 2.70 ERA season that propelled him into NL Cy Young conversations.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Freddy Peralta: Two-time All-Star ace heading to Mets with 176.2 innings and 204 strikeouts in 2025
- Jett Williams: 22-year-old prospect and top-100 talent being sent to Brewers as compensation
- Trade Details: Mets sending prospects Williams and Brandon Sproat, Brewers also sending Tobias Myers
- Peralta’s Contract: Final year of deal at $8 million club option before free agency
Mets Land Elite Rotation Cornerstone in Blockbuster Deal
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The New York Mets finalized one of the offseason’s biggest trades, securing Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 29-year-old Dominican right-hander finished the 2025 season ranked fifth in NL Cy Young voting. Peralta logged a 2.70 ERA over 176.2 innings with 17 wins across 33 starts. His 5.5 WAR ranked fourth in the National League. The acquisition directly addresses President David Stearns’ stated need for a frontline starter.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets also acquired Tobias Myers, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher. This gives New York depth behind Peralta alongside emerging ace Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea, and David Peterson. The rotation upgrade comes after a busy Mets offseason featuring acquisitions of Luis Robert Jr., Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco.
Williams, Sproat Head to Milwaukee as Prospects in Return
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The Mets sent two significant prospects to satisfy the Brewers in this trade framework. Jett Williams, a 22-year-old shortstop-outfielder hybrid, represents one of New York’s most promising young talents. Williams has been a consensus top-100 prospect for three consecutive seasons. In 2025, he split time between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse, posting a .261/.363/.465 line with 17 home runs and 34 stolen bases.
Brandon Sproat, the Mets’ prized pitching prospect, also heads to Milwaukee. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Brewers specifically requested both prospects. The South-Central champion Brewers maintain impressive rotation depth with Brandon Woodruff, Jacob Misiorowski, Quinn Priester, Chad Patrick, and other young arms despite trading their ace.
Peralta’s Elite Performance and Contract Status
| Metric | 2025 Performance |
| ERA | 2.70 (career-best) |
| Innings Pitched | 176.2 across 33 starts |
| Wins | 17 (career-best) |
| Strikeouts | 204 |
| FIP | 3.64 |
Peralta enters the final year of a five-year extension signed in February 2020. The Milwaukee organization exercised his $8 million club option for this season, making him a bargain acquisition. The Brewers traded away their ace just one year before free agency, joining recent departures Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams. Brandon Woodruff‘s decision to accept the $22.025 million qualifying offer reportedly created Milwaukee payroll constraints.
“The Mets and Brewers are in agreement on a deal sending Freddy Peralta and a second pitcher to Queens for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.”
— Jeff Passan, ESPN
Stearns’ Vision Materializes with Frontline Starter Addition
Mets President David Stearns, who previously worked with Peralta in Milwaukee, vocally pursued a rotation ace this offseason. This acquisition represents the culmination of that strategy. Peralta’s combination of durability, elite strikeout production, and controlled contract fits New York’s championship aspirations. The organization can potentially extend him during the season or receive a compensation draft pick if he enters free agency.
The trade caps a transformational offseason where the Mets revamped their core. Departures included Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Díaz. New York invested heavily in position players while addressing the rotation’s most glaring weakness. With Peralta anchoring the staff alongside emerging star McLean, the Mets rotation entered 2026 with championship-caliber upside.
What Does This Mean for Both Franchises Looking Ahead?
For the Mets, acquiring Peralta signals a concrete commitment to winning immediately. The rotation now boasts a pitcher capable of elite performances during playoff moments. New York’s competitive window just narrowed while their ceiling elevated substantially. For Milwaukee, the cost-cutting measure demonstrates resources toward younger talent development. The Brewers hope Williams and Sproat contribute meaningfully down the line while retaining their core.
The surprising aspect? How quickly both teams moved. Negotiations intensified over just 48 hours before the trade agreement. The Brewers received quality prospect compensation, while the Mets targeted their established ace rather than pursuing free-agent options. This move represents the most significant trade during this offseason and reshapes the NL Central landscape heading into spring training. Can the Mets build championship baseball around their new ace?
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