Brewers acquire OF Luis Matos from Giants for cash

Milwaukee adds outfield depth by trading for 24-year-old prospect

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:18pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash. Matos, a former top-30 prospect, has struggled to find consistent production at the major league level over three partial seasons with the Giants. To make room on the roster, the Brewers designated left-handed reliever Sammy Peralta for assignment.

Why it matters

The trade gives the Brewers additional outfield depth as they look to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season. Matos was once a highly touted prospect, and the Brewers are hoping a change of scenery can help him unlock his potential and contribute at the major league level.

The details

The Giants designated the 24-year-old Matos for reassignment last week, limiting their leverage in the deal. Over three partial seasons with the Giants, Matos has posted a .231/.281/.369 slash line with 15 home runs, 61 RBIs, and seven stolen bases. He had a career-high .424 slugging percentage in 57 games last year, but the Giants didn't have room for him on their roster after signing center fielder Harrison Bader in free agency and giving jobs to Jerar Encarnacion and Jared Oliva to open the season.

  • The trade was completed on March 31, 2026.
  • Matos was designated for reassignment by the Giants last week.

The players

Luis Matos

A 24-year-old outfielder who was once regarded as a top-30 prospect but has yet to find consistent production at the major league level with the San Francisco Giants.

Sammy Peralta

A 27-year-old left-handed reliever who the Brewers designated for assignment to make room for Matos on the 40-man roster. Peralta has thrown just 45 2/3 innings over three major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels.

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The takeaway

This trade represents a low-risk move for the Brewers, who are hoping a change of scenery can help Matos unlock his potential as a former top prospect. The Brewers are bolstering their outfield depth, while the Giants are moving on from a player who didn't fit into their plans for the 2026 season.