dailyloe.com – The New York Mets may be considering a significant trade involving Freddy Peralta as they struggle in the 2026 MLB season. The Chicago Cubs have expressed interest in acquiring the two-time All-Star pitcher, whose contract with the Milwaukee Brewers is nearing its end.
According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score in Chicago, the Cubs are among the teams the Mets have engaged with regarding Peralta. Levine noted that June 1 serves as a crucial date for the Mets, who must decide whether to stay competitive or trade the pitcher.
Peralta has been effective this season, holding a 3.12 ERA with a 2-3 record for the Mets. However, the team has struggled to provide him with run support, with a notable win on May 6 marking the first instance since Opening Day that the Mets scored more than four runs in a game he started.
Last season, Peralta led the National League with 17 wins and posted a 2.70 ERA while playing for the Brewers. He was traded to the Mets in January along with Tobias Myers in exchange for pitcher Brandon Sproat and prospect Jett Williams.
The Cubs are in a strong position, currently tied with the Atlanta Braves for the best record in baseball at 26-12. Their need for starting pitching has intensified following the injury to Matthew Boyd, who required surgery after injuring his left meniscus.
Peralta’s potential return to the NL Central could intensify the rivalry between the Cubs and the Brewers, who have dominated the division in recent years. The Mets, with a staggering payroll of $357.6 million, face the prospect of trading star players early in the season.
As discussions continue, questions arise regarding what the Mets might seek in return for Peralta. The upcoming weeks will determine the future of this two-time All-Star pitcher.
