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The New York Mets come to Milwaukee for the start of a three-game series July 20, and the opening game already promises serious intrigue with former Milwaukee Brewers star Freddy Peralta on the mound against current ace Jacob Misiorowski.
Peralta, of course, was a key member of the Brewers over eight seasons, first making an unforgettable debut in 2018 and then pitching in six different Brewers postseasons, along the way making two all-star teams.
The ace of the staff had a 2.70 ERA last year but was dealt in the offseason to New York in a deal that included Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams coming to Milwaukee.
Peralta has struggled this year. Former Brewers closer Devin Williams has also scuffled a bit, and the Mets' struggles have created a fraught situation for Mets (and former Brewers) president of baseball operations David Stearns.
Here's how the former Brewers have done with the Mets this season:
It's been a struggle for Peralta since arriving in New York, with a 4.66 ERA in 20 starts this year. That's his highest ERA since 2019, when he was a 23-year-old mostly coming out of the bullpen for Milwaukee.
Peralta's 1.438 WHIP and 9.1 hits per nine innings are much higher than in previous years, and his walk rate (3.8 per nine) is also elevated, while his strikeout rate (9.0) has fallen to the lowest of his career, though it's still solid (104 strikeouts in 104⅓ innings).
The 30-year-old is a free agent after the season, leading to rampant speculation that Peralta will be on the move at the trade deadline in less than two weeks. Could he even wind up back in Milwaukee?
Peralta has gotten outs past the sixth inning just one time this season and hasn't worked six complete in his last six starts, even though he has thrown at least 80 pitches in every outing this season and typically crosses 90.
The Brewers have gotten uneven production from their half of the Peralta deal, with Sproat still finding his footing as a starting pitcher and Williams still in Class AAA, sidelined by a wrist injury and otherwise not reaching his ceiling in Nashville.
The other player sent to New York in the trade was pitcher Tobias Myers, but he's in the minor leagues. In 26 games this year (all but three out of the bullpen), he has a 6.26 ERA, a 1.391 WHIP, one save and 33 strikeouts in 46 innings.
In a small sample (11 innings), Myers has a 3.27 ERA in AAA this year, working in length relief.
Williams, traded to the New York Yankees before the 2025 season, famously struggled last year with a 4.79 ERA in 67 games, racking up 18 saves and still striking out 90 batters in 62 innings, but seeing an uptick in hits surrendered.
After signing with the Mets this offseason, it hasn't gotten better for the two-time Brewers all-star and 2020 Rookie of the Year. The 31-year-old Williams has a 4.68 ERA in 32⅔ innings with 14 saves, registering 45 strikeouts but also 19 walks and more than one hit per inning (35). His WHIP of 1.653 is significantly elevated from recent years, even last year. He's only blown three saves this season but two have been in July.
The 32-year-old outfielder was dealt before the 2024 season in a trade that brought back current Brewers 40-man roster pitcher Coleman Crow. Taylor has a .719 OPS this year, mostly off the bench, with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 58 games played. He missed most of June with a hip injury.
This is a step up from last year, when his OPS dipped to .598 and he hit just two homers in 113 games.
Taylor homered July 18 in a loss to Philadelphia.
The Mets are 42-58, even after winning two of three over the weekend against the Phillies. That's last place in the National League East and is the second-worst record in the National League.
It sure looks like it, especially given the lack of many true "sellers" in the market. Stearns has the tall order of quickly returning a high-visibility franchise to respectability after it finished 83-79 last year and fired manager Carlos Mendoza midseason.
Top players like Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette, even on long-term contracts, could be among those discussed at the deadline. Certainly pitchers like Peralta, Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver and A.J. Minter would be discussed.
Peralta, who's in the last year of his five-year, $15.5 million extension that he first signed with the Brewers, is making less than 12 teammates:
Aside from Soto and Holmes, rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing has been solid, with a .779 OPS in 60 games. He's also a strong defensive center fielder.
Starting pitcher Nolan McLean has become the team's ace at age 24 with a 3.34 ERA, but he isn't scheduled to pitch in the series. Christian Scott, 27, has a 2.87 ERA in 13 starts this year. Zach Thornton, 24 has a 2.60 ERA through his first three career starts.
Ewing, Thornton and McLean were all drafted in 2023, the same year the team drafted Sproat in the second round. Now a Brewer, Sproat will lock horns with Thornton in Game 2 of the series July 21.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers set for Mets, who've been struggling with Peralta, Williams
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Peralta, of course, was a key member of the Brewers over eight seasons, first making an unforgettable debut in 2018 and then pitching in six different Brewers postseasons, along the way making two all-star teams.
The ace of the staff had a 2.70 ERA last year but was dealt in the offseason to New York in a deal that included Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams coming to Milwaukee.
Peralta has struggled this year. Former Brewers closer Devin Williams has also scuffled a bit, and the Mets' struggles have created a fraught situation for Mets (and former Brewers) president of baseball operations David Stearns.
Here's how the former Brewers have done with the Mets this season:
How has Freddy Peralta done with the Mets?
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It's been a struggle for Peralta since arriving in New York, with a 4.66 ERA in 20 starts this year. That's his highest ERA since 2019, when he was a 23-year-old mostly coming out of the bullpen for Milwaukee.
Peralta's 1.438 WHIP and 9.1 hits per nine innings are much higher than in previous years, and his walk rate (3.8 per nine) is also elevated, while his strikeout rate (9.0) has fallen to the lowest of his career, though it's still solid (104 strikeouts in 104⅓ innings).
The 30-year-old is a free agent after the season, leading to rampant speculation that Peralta will be on the move at the trade deadline in less than two weeks. Could he even wind up back in Milwaukee?
Peralta has gotten outs past the sixth inning just one time this season and hasn't worked six complete in his last six starts, even though he has thrown at least 80 pitches in every outing this season and typically crosses 90.
The Brewers have gotten uneven production from their half of the Peralta deal, with Sproat still finding his footing as a starting pitcher and Williams still in Class AAA, sidelined by a wrist injury and otherwise not reaching his ceiling in Nashville.
How has Tobias Myers done with the Mets?
The other player sent to New York in the trade was pitcher Tobias Myers, but he's in the minor leagues. In 26 games this year (all but three out of the bullpen), he has a 6.26 ERA, a 1.391 WHIP, one save and 33 strikeouts in 46 innings.
In a small sample (11 innings), Myers has a 3.27 ERA in AAA this year, working in length relief.
How has Devin Williams done with the Mets?
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Williams, traded to the New York Yankees before the 2025 season, famously struggled last year with a 4.79 ERA in 67 games, racking up 18 saves and still striking out 90 batters in 62 innings, but seeing an uptick in hits surrendered.
After signing with the Mets this offseason, it hasn't gotten better for the two-time Brewers all-star and 2020 Rookie of the Year. The 31-year-old Williams has a 4.68 ERA in 32⅔ innings with 14 saves, registering 45 strikeouts but also 19 walks and more than one hit per inning (35). His WHIP of 1.653 is significantly elevated from recent years, even last year. He's only blown three saves this season but two have been in July.
How has Tyrone Taylor done with the Mets?
The 32-year-old outfielder was dealt before the 2024 season in a trade that brought back current Brewers 40-man roster pitcher Coleman Crow. Taylor has a .719 OPS this year, mostly off the bench, with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 58 games played. He missed most of June with a hip injury.
This is a step up from last year, when his OPS dipped to .598 and he hit just two homers in 113 games.
Taylor homered July 18 in a loss to Philadelphia.
Who's pitching in the Brewers-Mets series?
- Brewers vs. Mets, July 20, 6:40 p.m.: Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski (10-4, 1.62) vs. New York RHP Freddy Peralta (5-8, 4.66). TV – Brewers.TV. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
- Brewers vs. Mets, July 21, 6:40 p.m.: Brewers RHP Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.16) vs. New York LHP Zach Thornton (0-1, 2.60). TV – Brewers.TV. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
- Brewers vs. Mets, July 22, 1:10 p.m.: Brewers RHP Logan Henderson (3-1, 2.97) vs. New York RHP Christian Scott (3-1, 2.87). TV – Brewers.TV. Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.
What's the Mets' record?
The Mets are 42-58, even after winning two of three over the weekend against the Phillies. That's last place in the National League East and is the second-worst record in the National League.
Will the Mets be selling players at the trade deadline?
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It sure looks like it, especially given the lack of many true "sellers" in the market. Stearns has the tall order of quickly returning a high-visibility franchise to respectability after it finished 83-79 last year and fired manager Carlos Mendoza midseason.
Top players like Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette, even on long-term contracts, could be among those discussed at the deadline. Certainly pitchers like Peralta, Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver and A.J. Minter would be discussed.
What happened to all the Mets players on big contracts?
Peralta, who's in the last year of his five-year, $15.5 million extension that he first signed with the Brewers, is making less than 12 teammates:
- Juan Soto (15 years, $765 million signed in 2025): He's still excellent, an on-base machine (a league-leading .409), with a .962 OPS, 21 homers and 52 RBIs.
- Francisco Lindor (10-year extension, $341 million signed in 2022): He's been limited to 43 games this year and is having a career-worst season with a .695 OPS and six homers.
- Marcus Semien (seven years, $175 million signed in 2022): A player well below replacement level according to Baseball Reference WAR. He has a .595 OPS (the worst in his career) despite nine homers and six steals.
- Bo Bichette (three years, $126 million signed in 2026): A zero-WAR player according to Baseball Reference, he has a .680 OPS despite 10 homers and 51 RBIs in his first year with the Mets.
- Sean Manaea (three years, $75 million signed in 2025): He has a 4.74 ERA in 21 games (seven starts), with a WHIP of 1.356 in 80 innings.
- Kodai Senga (five years, $75 million signed in 2023): He has greatly struggled this year, with an 8.85 ERA in 12 games (seven starts) and a wild 1.844 WHIP. He has 49 strikeouts but 30 walks in 41 innings.
- Devin Williams (3 years, $51 million signed in 2026): Mentioned above.
- Luis Robert Jr. (six-year extension, $50 million signed in 2020, acquired in trade): Has played in just 24 games this year and is on the 60-day injured list, but there was hope that he'd be able to make his return from a herniated disc for the Brewers series. He has a .656 OPS.
- Jorge Polanco (two years, $40 million signed in 2026): A below-replacement rating this year with a .489 OPS in just 20 games. He just came back from a three-month absence with injuries to his wrist and Achilles.
- Clay Holmes (three years, $38 million signed in 2025): He has a 2.39 ERA in nine starts but was struck by a line drive in May and fractured his fibula, which has landed him on the 60-day injured list. He could be available soon.
- Luke Weaver (two years, $22 million signed in 2026): He's been strong in the bullpen this year, with a 2.03 ERA in 38 games, registering 43 strikeouts in 40 innings to just 11 walks.
- A.J. Minter (two years, $22 million signed in 2025): He's thrown 20 innings this year with a 1.80 ERA and just one walk allowed. He missed the start of the season with a lat muscle tear and a setback with his left hip.
Who are the Mets' best players?
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Aside from Soto and Holmes, rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing has been solid, with a .779 OPS in 60 games. He's also a strong defensive center fielder.
Starting pitcher Nolan McLean has become the team's ace at age 24 with a 3.34 ERA, but he isn't scheduled to pitch in the series. Christian Scott, 27, has a 2.87 ERA in 13 starts this year. Zach Thornton, 24 has a 2.60 ERA through his first three career starts.
Ewing, Thornton and McLean were all drafted in 2023, the same year the team drafted Sproat in the second round. Now a Brewer, Sproat will lock horns with Thornton in Game 2 of the series July 21.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers set for Mets, who've been struggling with Peralta, Williams
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