"A busy week for the Mets got even better last night when the team swung a deal with the Brewers to acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta. New York surrendered two top prospects (Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat) in order to land Peralta (and righty Tobias Myers), but in doing so they've finally addressed their long-discussed need for a top-of-the-rotation talent. Peralta finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting this past year and is a two-time All-Star."
"That pedigree is enough to make him a great choice to pair with Nolan McLean at the top of the rotation, but questions remain about what's next for the Mets. Could the team look to make another addition, perhaps to add some insurance behind Carson Benge and Luis Robert Jr. in the outfield? New York still has a glut of starting pitching talent to dangle in subsequent trades. McLean's dominant 2025 debut makes him a lock for the rotation."
"The Yankees finally reunited with Cody Bellinger yesterday when he agreed to a five-year, $162.5MM deal that affords him the opportunity to opt out after the 2027 and '28 seasons. The move helps to solidify the team's outfield, setting the Yanks up to once again rely primarily on a trio of Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Trent Grisham on the grass. That begs the question of what happens with young outfielder Jasson Dominguez and top prospect Spencer Jones, though both could certainly be kept as depth"
Freddy Peralta was acquired by the Mets from the Brewers in exchange for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, with righty Tobias Myers included. Peralta, a two-time All-Star who finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting last year, fills the Mets' need for a top-of-the-rotation starter and can pair with Nolan McLean. New York still holds numerous starting-pitching options and potential trade chips, while McLean's 2025 debut secures his rotation spot. The Yankees signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028, solidifying an outfield with Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Trent Grisham and raising prospect depth questions.
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