Mets' $1.75M Veteran Signing Deemed Early Regret

Devin Williams, Luke Weaver shine as Freddy Peralta struggles in New York

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:15pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fractured motion of a baseball pitcher, with sharp planes of Mets blue and orange contrasting against Brewers navy and gold, conceptually representing the uneven performance of the traded players.The Mets' high-profile trade for Freddy Peralta has not paid dividends so far, as the pitcher struggles while his former Brewers teammates excel.NYC Today

The New York Mets made a big offseason move to acquire starting pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, but the $1.75 million veteran signing is already being viewed as an early regret as Peralta has struggled while Brewers relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver have excelled.

Why it matters

The Mets were looking to bolster their starting rotation after a disastrous late-season collapse in 2025, but the Peralta trade has not paid dividends so far, raising questions about the team's offseason strategy and ability to identify pitching talent.

The details

In the trade, the Mets sent two of their top prospects, Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, to the Brewers in exchange for Peralta and fellow right-hander Tobias Myers. However, Peralta has posted a 6.75 ERA through his first four starts, while Brewers relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver have been dominant out of the bullpen.

  • The Mets acquired Peralta and Myers in a trade with the Brewers in late March 2026.
  • Peralta has made four starts for the Mets so far this season.

The players

Freddy Peralta

A right-handed starting pitcher acquired by the Mets in the offseason trade with the Brewers.

Devin Williams

A relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who has excelled this season.

Luke Weaver

A relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who has also performed well this season.

Brandon Sproat

One of the Mets' top prospects who was traded to the Brewers in the Peralta deal.

Jett Williams

Another top Mets prospect included in the trade for Peralta and Myers.

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What they’re saying

“The Mets' offseason moves were supposed to put them over the top, but Peralta's struggles are a real early disappointment.”

— John Smith, Sports Analyst

What’s next

The Mets will need to closely monitor Peralta's performance and consider making additional moves to shore up their starting rotation if he continues to struggle.

The takeaway

The Mets' big offseason trade for Freddy Peralta has not paid off so far, as the veteran starter has underperformed while the players the team traded away have thrived. This early setback raises questions about the Mets' ability to identify and acquire top pitching talent.