Boston Red Sox reportedly in on Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, a major boost for their rotation.
The Boston Red Sox are still searching for a proven slugger to bolster their lineup, but it seems they're shifting focus to adding another key piece - a top-tier starting pitcher. According to sources close to the team, the Red Sox are "in on" Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who's coming off an impressive 2025 season where he went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts.
Peralta would be a game-changer for Boston, slotting in behind Garrett Crochet to form the team's best 1-2 punch in the American League. The subsequent domino effect would also push pitchers like Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and Johan Oviedo further down the depth chart, giving the Red Sox a more formidable starting rotation.
However, adding Peralta won't come without cost. Milwaukee is likely to require several assets in return, and even with $8 million in salary for 2026, Boston would still have to navigate the complexities of retaining Peralta beyond next season. The team's general manager, Craig Breslow, has expressed a desire to focus on bolstering their offense, particularly with a bat in the middle of the lineup.
With Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber slipping through their fingers, the Red Sox are now pivoting towards acquiring another proven arm. Peralta would be a major coup for Breslow's team, but it remains to be seen whether they can make it happen without breaking the bank or sacrificing valuable prospects in the process.
The Boston Red Sox are still searching for a proven slugger to bolster their lineup, but it seems they're shifting focus to adding another key piece - a top-tier starting pitcher. According to sources close to the team, the Red Sox are "in on" Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who's coming off an impressive 2025 season where he went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts.
Peralta would be a game-changer for Boston, slotting in behind Garrett Crochet to form the team's best 1-2 punch in the American League. The subsequent domino effect would also push pitchers like Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and Johan Oviedo further down the depth chart, giving the Red Sox a more formidable starting rotation.
However, adding Peralta won't come without cost. Milwaukee is likely to require several assets in return, and even with $8 million in salary for 2026, Boston would still have to navigate the complexities of retaining Peralta beyond next season. The team's general manager, Craig Breslow, has expressed a desire to focus on bolstering their offense, particularly with a bat in the middle of the lineup.
With Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber slipping through their fingers, the Red Sox are now pivoting towards acquiring another proven arm. Peralta would be a major coup for Breslow's team, but it remains to be seen whether they can make it happen without breaking the bank or sacrificing valuable prospects in the process.
. How many of those were from the guys they're trying to trade away? Also, what's the source on this "in on" Freddy Peralta business? Is it a confirmed rumor or just speculation? And if it is a rumor, can we at least get some info on which assets they're thinking of trading 
. I'm not hating on the Red Sox for wanting to bolster their rotation, but let's make sure we're not getting ahead of ourselves here 
. red sox need a consistent hitter, not just someone who can rack up strikeouts.
, I mean who wouldn't want Freddy Peralta on their team? He's been a beast on the mound and would definitely give the Red Sox a serious boost. But at the same time, I gotta say, it's a bit concerning that they're scrambling to add another key piece like this. Don't get me wrong, he'd be amazing in Boston, but wouldn't it be better for them to focus on building a solid offense first? Like, Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber slipped away, what's going on with that? 
. First, it's about getting a proven slugger and now we're hearing about Peralta? Can't they just focus on signing someone already? 
I mean, I get that having a strong rotation is important, but what about the fans who want to see some actual offense on the field? 
17-6 with a 2.70 ERA is insane for any pitcher, let alone a guy who's still relatively young! it'd be amazing to see him team up with Crochet and give those other pitchers some competition 
Boston needs a boost, and Freddy's their ticket 
. But at what cost? 
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I think this could be awesome for Boston! They've been working hard on getting that power hitter and now they're targeting a top-notch pitcher like Freddy Peralta 
. It's crazy to see how this trade might shake things up, especially with some younger pitchers getting pushed down the depth chart. Not gonna lie, I'm curious to see what they'll offer Milwaukee for him... maybe it'll be worth all the fuss? 
The rotation is looking stronger by the day and if they can pull off a deal like this, watch out AL East! 