Key Highlights
- Interest in the veteran starter has been widespread throughout the offseason, and recent reports indicate that both the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have stayed engaged as they evaluate ways to strengthen their rotations. Peralta’s appeal is rooted in a rare combination of performance and affordability.
- Since the start of the 2021 season, he has been one of the more consistent starters in the National League, pairing strikeout-heavy outings with generally solid command. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat trend continued in 2025, when Peralta turned in another strong campaign highlighted by elite run prevention and an ability to miss bats at a high rate.
- For teams seeking top-of-the-rotation upside without committing to a massive long-term contract, Peralta stands out. That value stems from a team-friendly extension Peralta signed before fully establishing himself in the majors.
- With a modest salary attached to the final year of club control, he offers contenders a chance to upgrade their rotation at a fraction of the cost typically associated with frontline starters. In an offseason where quality arms have commanded premium prices, that contract has only amplified leaguewide interest. For the Brewers, however, the decision is complex.
- Milwaukee rarely operates with financial flexibility, and looming changes to its local broadcast situation have added uncertainty to future revenue.