The New York Yankees have been connected to many of the top arms on the market, and one name that keeps coming up is Milwaukee Brewers right-handed ace Freddy Peralta.
With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon dealing with some injuries, and pitching always being important for win-now teams, it’s definitely a good idea to go out and land an arm.
When healthy, though, the Yankees are truly in a great spot on the bump.
That’s where Peralta becomes intriguing and complicated.
Peralta has quietly been one of the better starters in the game over the past few years, and he’d immediately slot near the top of the Yankees’ rotation and give them a legitimate rotation with five guys who have ace stuff.
However, the price won’t be light.
According to Andres Chavez of Empire Sports Media, a Peralta trade would require the Yankees to part with meaningful talent, both in the farm system and on the active roster.
“Any deal for Peralta would likely require a top-100 prospect plus a major league–ready arm, with Luis Gil emerging as a possible centerpiece from the Yankees’ side.
“The appeal is clear: adding Peralta would create a formidable rotation alongside Gerrit Cole and Max Fried, while also securing a potential compensatory draft pick if he departs after the season. The risk lies in overpaying for a one-year rental—and in watching a rival, particularly the Mets, land him instead. Cashman has the pieces, but the final outcome may hinge less on the Yankees’ willingness and more on how aggressively others push Milwaukee,” he wrote.
There’s also the compensatory pick angle, which wouldn’t hurt as badly if the Yankees don’t re-sign Peralta.
Some think the Yankees would have to trade Luis Gil and more, which I’m honestly fine with.
Gil has shown flashes of being a decent rotation piece, but this is Peralta we’re talking about at the end of the day. The Yankees also don’t have another 10 years to win with this current roster.
I don’t think the Yankees would let him walk in free agency if they get a chance, but they definitely won’t extend him if they traded for him due to Peralta likely not taking a deal.