After a long offseason of rumors, speculation, and waiting, the Milwaukee Brewers finally fulfilled the prophecy. Like Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams before him, Freddy Peralta is being shipped out of town with just one year remaining on his contract.
BREAKING: The New York Mets have acquired All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done. Top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat are headed to Milwaukee. One more big league pitcher will head to the Mets.
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Now, the Crew did exceedingly well in this trade, picking up two top prospects that should help them replace Peralta on the mound (Brandon Sproat) and fill a variety of roles up the middle (Jett Williams).