Red Sox Eyeing Brewers Ace Freddy Peralta in offseason shake-up.
The Boston Red Sox are in the hunt for a proven arm to bolster their starting rotation, with Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta reportedly on their radar.
Peralta's impressive 2025 season, which saw him go 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts in 33 starts, has caught the attention of several teams. According to sources close to the negotiations, the Baltimore Orioles, Red Sox, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Houston Astros are all vying for Peralta's services.
With a salary of just $8 million in 2026, Peralta is an attractive option for the Red Sox looking to strengthen their rotation. Sliding him into the second spot behind Garrett Crochet would give Boston a formidable one-two punch in the American League.
The prospect of adding another proven starter would also have significant domino effects on the team's pitching staff, potentially pushing pitchers like Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo down the depth chart.
However, acquiring Peralta may require some sacrifices from the Red Sox. The team has expressed a desire to bolster their offense, particularly in the middle of the lineup, but adding two bats will depend on who they can find and what profile they offer.
With the offseason heating up, the Red Sox are likely to get creative in finding ways to improve their roster. As General Manager Craig Breslow noted, "we could use somebody that hits in the middle of the lineup." The question is whether Boston's efforts will be enough to land Peralta and bring another level of success to the team.
The Boston Red Sox are in the hunt for a proven arm to bolster their starting rotation, with Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta reportedly on their radar.
Peralta's impressive 2025 season, which saw him go 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts in 33 starts, has caught the attention of several teams. According to sources close to the negotiations, the Baltimore Orioles, Red Sox, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Houston Astros are all vying for Peralta's services.
With a salary of just $8 million in 2026, Peralta is an attractive option for the Red Sox looking to strengthen their rotation. Sliding him into the second spot behind Garrett Crochet would give Boston a formidable one-two punch in the American League.
The prospect of adding another proven starter would also have significant domino effects on the team's pitching staff, potentially pushing pitchers like Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo down the depth chart.
However, acquiring Peralta may require some sacrifices from the Red Sox. The team has expressed a desire to bolster their offense, particularly in the middle of the lineup, but adding two bats will depend on who they can find and what profile they offer.
With the offseason heating up, the Red Sox are likely to get creative in finding ways to improve their roster. As General Manager Craig Breslow noted, "we could use somebody that hits in the middle of the lineup." The question is whether Boston's efforts will be enough to land Peralta and bring another level of success to the team.
. I mean, he's got a good season under his belt but 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA isn't that out of the ordinary, you know? They should be looking for someone who can bring more upside to the team rather than just filling a need in the rotation 
. Plus, I'm not sure about Garrett Crochet being able to handle being behind Peralta 
. The Red Sox should focus on getting some real game-changers like a power-hitting first baseman or something 
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think the Red Sox need a good starter to pair with Crochet, but they gotta make some moves on offense too... 
would be awesome if Peralta comes back to Boston, but he's gotta want it too 
. But, gotta wonder what they'll give up for him... might be interesting to see how this plays out 
If they can snag him, sliding him into the second spot would give them a sick one-two punch with Crochet. But, gotta wonder if they're willing to make some moves on offense... I mean, adding two bats in the middle of the lineup is gonna cost 'em something, right? 
. I mean, who wouldn't want Freddy Peralta as their ace? He's basically the gift that keeps on giving - 204 strikeouts in one season? Unreal 
. And let's be real, $8 million is a steal for someone of his caliber. Sliding him into the second spot behind Crochet sounds like a genius move to me 
. But at the same time, it's hard not to wonder what kind of trade package the Red Sox would have to offer to make Peralta want to leave Milwaukee. Maybe they could throw in some extra batting help and call it a day? 
just imagine what he'd do in the 2 spot behind crochet 
. Don't get me wrong, Freddy Peralta is a beast on the mound, but can we really make a significant impact with just another guy? It's like they're expecting him to be the savior or something 
. And what about the middle of the lineup? If Boston wants to bolster that, why not use some of the draft picks and international money to develop their own talent instead of trying to buy it on the market 
️ but idk how much salary space they'll have left after makin some moves to shore up their offense 
. Sliding him into that 2nd spot behind Crochet wld b a PERFECT combo 
Freddy Peralta is coming to the Red Sox 
I'm all about that Peralta life 
And can we talk about how low his salary is? $8 million for the ace of the staff? 
... The Red Sox need to find a balance here...
. But at the same time, I'm not sure if it's worth giving up some of those young arms in the minors... like Gray and Oviedo, they've got potential too you know? 
. but i'm worried about giving up some of those other pitchers to get him. sonny gray and Johan oviedo seem like solid pieces to me... 
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17-6 with a 2.70 era is insane! if they slide him into the 2 spot behind garret crochet it'll be like a one-two punch in american league baseball