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Mets and Yankees quickly concluded they had no path to landing Tarik Skubal after brief talks; the Tigers, signaling a playoff push by signing two closers and extending manager A.J. Hinch, remain open to dealing him only for a huge return. The Mets showed interest in Framber Valdez but prefer short-term deals, while Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto would be exceptions to that rule.
New York Mets acquire Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee, giving them a true ace to fuel a win-now push while keeping enough depth to flip pieces like David Peterson for other needs. The trade is framed as a net Mets win, with the Cubs gaining by Milwaukee’s NL Central drop and the Phillies likely losing ground; Brewers fans lament losing an All-Star as they pursue a long-term rebuild.
The Mets are open to signing an extension with newly acquired Freddy Peralta after trading for him and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The team is prioritizing 2026, Peralta had a breakout 2025 season (17-6, 2.70 ERA, 204 strikeouts), and extension talks could begin around spring training as he could become a long-term cornerstone for the rotation.
The White Sox traded Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets and received Luisangel Acuña and a fringe 12th‑round signee, a deal many view as a missed chance after Robert’s 2023 breakout. The return offers little long‑term value, and questions linger about whether the team should have moved him earlier, especially given the 2027 club option and his recent, slower production.
With Luis Robert Jr. joining the Mets, center field defense should be strong thanks to Robert, complemented by Tyrone Taylor in left and helping offset Juan Soto’s weaker right-field defense. Francisco Lindor is the only holdover in the infield, joined by Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette, while Francisco Alvarez is slated to catch and the DH could swing between Brett Baty or Mark Vientos. The club may pursue more upgrades (Bellinger, Austin Hays, or pitching-focused trades) as it nears spring training. A proposed Opening Day order from the piece lists Lindor, Soto, Bichette, Polanco, Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Semien, and Taylor/Benge as the lineup options, underscoring a markedly different roster a year after last year’s opener.
The New York Mets acquired ace Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitching prospect Brandon Sproat and minor leaguer Jett Williams. Peralta, 29, went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA last season, led the NL in wins and earned his second All-Star nod; he earns $8 million this year and can become a free agent after the World Series. Myers, a 27-year-old, was 9-6 with a 3.00 ERA as a rookie in 2024 and posted a 3.55 ERA in 22 appearances last year. The deal strengthens a Mets rotation that faltered in 2025 and follows recent moves, including adding Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr.
The Mets acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in exchange for shortstop/center fielder Jett Williams and right-hander Brandon Sproat. Peralta, a durable above-average starter, should slot as the Mets’ likely No. 1 starter to open the season, with Myers providing additional rotation depth. Milwaukee receives Williams and Sproat—two prospects who could factor into the majors and help replenish the farm—in a Burnes-style swap that strengthens Milwaukee’s long-term outlook despite losing Peralta.
Bo Bichette left the Blue Jays for the New York Mets on a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs after the first two years. He cited the Mets’ commitment to winning every year, a roster built for contention, and playing in NYC’s passionate market as decisive factors, noting he valued the chance to pursue a World Series with a storied franchise. He acknowledged talks with Toronto but felt moving to the Mets was the clear decision, and he’ll shift to third base as he helps push the Mets back toward the postseason.
The New York Mets acquired All-Star starter Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, sending Tobias Myers to Milwaukee along with top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat; Cooper Criswell was designated for assignment to clear a spot on Milwaukee’s 40-man. Peralta’s standout 2025 season gives the Mets a true ace atop a retooled rotation, while the Brewers add two top prospects to replenish their system and continue their ongoing asset-light approach. Extensions and CBT/payroll implications loom as both clubs head toward spring training.
The Mets and Brewers are in serious talks about trading Freddy Peralta, with Jett Williams and Tobias Myers among the prospective pieces; Milwaukee reportedly has Williams and Brandon Sproat on the table, while New York had previously rebuffed an offer for Jonah Tong. No deal is in place yet as both sides weigh Peralta’s value and their rotation needs this offseason.
After the Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr., Cody Bellinger's free-agent market narrowed, with the Yankees emerging as the favorite after reportedly presenting a five-year, $160 million offer with opt-outs; other teams have shown limited buzz, and while Boras has cited Giants, Reds and Angels as possible suitors, there hasn't been sustained interest, keeping the Yankees in the driver's seat for now.
The Mets acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and pitcher Truman Pauley, taking on Robert’s $20 million salary for 2026 (with a $20 million option for 2027). Once a 38-homer producer in 2023, Robert has slumped to .223/.288/.372 with 28 homers over the past two seasons, but his elite defense and upside give New York a much-needed upgrade in center as they reshuffle their outfield around Juan Soto.
The Mets and White Sox agreed to a deal sending outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to New York in exchange for rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league right-hander Truman Pauley, ending years of Robert trade chatter as the White Sox pivot into a rebuild and the Mets add a dynamic, but injury-prone, star to their roster.
The Phillies were close to acquiring Bo Bichette, but he chose the Mets’ three-year, $126 million deal over a longer Phillies offer. Dombrowski called it a gut punch and the club pivoted to re-signing J.T. Realmuto for three years and $45 million, with no immediate plans to pursue additional multiyear free agents as Bichette heads back to free agency next offseason.
New York Mets sign Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract with two opt-outs and a $5 million buyout, adding a right-handed bat with a career line of .294/.337/.469 and a standout 2025 (.311/.357/.483, 18 HR, 94 RBI, 4 SB; 134 WRC+). He’ll move to third base—a position he’s rarely played—despite questions about his arm and range, with coaching support expected to help him fit. Bichette’s elite contact, hard-hit rate, and strong performance with runners in scoring position (.330/.337/.480) should bolster a Mets lineup that already features Soto and Polanco, addressing late-inning and RISP gaps from 2025. The signing follows a market pivot after missing out on Kyle Tucker and signals a roster-building focus on depth, energy, and potential untapped power.