{"id":143702,"date":"2026-01-22T23:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=143702"},"modified":"2026-01-22T23:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:24:17","slug":"update-freddy-peralta-is-reportedly-trending-toward-a-landing-spot-that-braves-fans-may-dread-the-most-if-the-move-happens-it-could-dramatically-shift-the-balance-of-power-in-a-way-atlanta-supporte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=143702","title":{"rendered":"Update: Freddy Peralta is reportedly trending toward a landing spot that Braves fans may dread the most. If the move happens, it could dramatically shift the balance of power in a way Atlanta supporters won\u2019t like"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6884,h_3872\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/17\/01kfhqxfyfsmpnsnc87c.jpg\" alt=\"National League Championship Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"297\">Anyone but the Mets: Freddy Peralta Trade Talks Sting Braves Fans<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"331\"><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"331\">By Chase Owens | 6 hours ago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"429\">For Atlanta Braves fans, there may not be a worse possible outcome this offseason than this one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"751\">After months of trade rumors surrounding <strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"512\">Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta<\/strong>, momentum is building toward what feels like the nightmare scenario: a deal sending him to the <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"625\">New York Mets<\/strong>. According to <strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"654\">Jon Heyman<\/strong>, the Mets are now in <em data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"691\">serious talks<\/em> with Milwaukee on a trade centered around the right-hander.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"772\">And yes \u2014 it hurts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"811\">Mets Emerging as the Front-Runner<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/97F73_AhfTNbO67R8Udn4w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE1MjA7aD04NTY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/50d21df4b781427d76c1faf1be18bb8a\" alt=\"Braves get bad news on Freddy Peralta trade rumors due to two reasons - Yahoo Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1041\">The Braves were frequently mentioned as one of the most logical suitors for Peralta throughout the winter. Atlanta\u2019s need for rotation depth was clear, and Peralta fit the profile of a pitcher who could tilt a postseason series.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1100\">Instead, it appears the Mets may have simply outbid them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1307\">Early reports indicate that <strong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1147\">Jett Williams<\/strong>, the Mets\u2019 dynamic shortstop prospect and the <strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1233\">No. 30 overall prospect in baseball<\/strong> per MLB Pipeline, would be one of the headliners going back to Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1344\">Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport):<\/strong><br data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\" \/><em data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1515\">The New York Mets are in serious talks to acquire Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade. Jett Williams would be one of the pieces going to Milwaukee.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1634\">If finalized, this would represent a major swing by a Mets organization that, just weeks ago, appeared directionless.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1679\">Why This Is a Gut Punch for Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1781\">Peralta is coming off an elite 2025 season, finishing <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1766\">fifth in NL Cy Young voting<\/strong> after posting:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1827\">\n<li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1797\"><strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1797\">2.70 ERA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1812\">\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1812\">3.64 FIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1827\">\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1827\"><strong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1827\">5.5 bWAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"2031\">He was widely viewed as the one attainable frontline starter Atlanta was willing to make a legitimate push for. The problem? The Braves simply didn\u2019t have the prospect capital to match New York\u2019s offer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2107\">That alone would sting. Losing him to a <strong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2091\">division rival<\/strong> makes it worse.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2320\">While Peralta is under contract for just one more season, an extension with his new club is very much in play \u2014 especially for a Mets team desperate to stabilize its rotation and regain relevance in the NL East.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2361\">NL East Arms Race Is Heating Up<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2420\">From Atlanta\u2019s perspective, the timing couldn\u2019t be worse.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2657\">Not only did the Braves miss out on a difference-making arm, but they may now have to face him multiple times this season. Meanwhile, the Mets \u2014 who seemed to be unraveling not long ago \u2014 are suddenly making decisive, aggressive moves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2697\">The division as a whole is tightening:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2935\">\n<li data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2737\">\n<p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2737\"><strong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2713\">The Mets<\/strong> appear ready to reload.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2842\">\n<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2842\"><strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2756\">The Phillies<\/strong> are still searching for direction after missing on Bo Bichette, but remain dangerous.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2935\">\n<p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2935\"><strong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2859\">The Braves<\/strong>, despite a strong core, now face a steeper climb if this deal goes through.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2990\">Just like that, the NL East looks far less forgiving.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"2995\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3013\">Final Thought<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4644,h_2612\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_1440:810,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/shape\/cover\/sport\/01kfekq8jhswz2xtt3wj-025ff1ff5be48d2536f169b7ea826d5a.jpg\" alt=\"What Might Hold Up Braves in Their Freddy Peralta Pursuit\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3070\">For Braves fans, the sentiment is simple and universal:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3096\"><strong data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3096\">Anyone but the Mets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3295\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If Freddy Peralta does wind up in Queens, Atlanta will have to find another way to keep pace \u2014 because the margin for error in the NL East just got smaller, and the road to October just got harder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone but the Mets: Freddy Peralta Trade Talks Sting Braves Fans By Chase Owens | 6 hours ago For Atlanta Braves fans, there may not be a&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":143711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Update: Freddy Peralta is reportedly trending toward a landing spot that Braves fans may dread the most. 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