Brewers listen to offers for ace Freddy Peralta this offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to listen to trade offers for their ace, Freddy Peralta, this offseason, a move that follows the club's sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers that ended Milwaukee's season on Friday. Peralta finished the regular season among the National League leaders in several categories and will enter the offseason with one year remaining on his contract, including an 8 million club option for 2026, before reaching unrestricted free agency.

Peralta compiled a career-best 2.70 ERA with 204 strikeouts across roughly 176 innings and earned his second All Star selection. Opponents batted under .200 against him, and his 17 wins led the National League. The right-hander has been durable, logging at least 165 innings in each of the last three seasons, making him one of the most sought-after starting pitchers on the market if the Brewers choose to deal him.

Team decision-makers face a familiar tradeoff between retaining a homegrown star and assembling long-term value through trades. Milwaukee finished the regular season with a franchise best 97 wins but operates with a payroll that ranks well below the league’s highest spenders. The club’s 8 million option for 2026 creates...