Mets' Freddy Peralta projected to receive massive $140M contract extension after Brewers part ways

The New York Mets are coming off a season in which they didn’t make the playoffs—a shocking turn of events. The Mets were once considered the best team in baseball, and everything seemed to be clicking. Their collapse was so surprising that even some of the sport’s biggest personalities couldn’t believe what was happening.

“The New York Mets, losers of six straight, are down 6-0 and facing Jacob deGrom. Since starting 45-24 and owning the best record in MLB, the Mets are 31-47, better than only the Rockies, Twins and Nationals. This isn't a collapse. It's a disintegration,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan posted.

After another slow offseason, it didn’t seem like 2026 would be much better. However, the Mets managed to make some key moves, including trading for ace Freddy Peralta.

“The New York Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended late Wednesday when they acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta, as well as fellow right-hander Tobias Myers, from the Milwaukee Brewers for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, two of their top prospects,” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo wrote.

Peralta is entering the last year of his contract, and the Brewers didn’t want to pay him. FanSided’s Chris Landers believes the Mets will move quickly to give him a five-year, $140 million contract extension.

“The Mets didn't part with several years of both Brandon Sproat and top infield prospect Jett Williams in order to simply let Peralta walk in free agency next winter. And they'd undoubtedly love to lock him up now rather than have to fend off a host of interested suitors. The good news on that front is that Peralta is already set to turn 30 in June, he's cleared 100 innings in just four of eight big-league seasons and he's yet to see a major payday yet; in short, he's exactly the sort of player that should be amenable to signing now rather than waiting until the offseason,” Landers wrote.

The Mets are determined not to let Peralta hit free agency. After all, he led the entire NL in wins just a season ago.

New York has gone from looking like it might have an average year to appearing as a legitimate contender in the NL East. Extending Peralta is a top priority, and if they can get it done, it could be a game-changer for the team.

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