REPORT: Brewers 'Open the Door' to Trade Freddy Peralta, the ACE the Mets Should Land, AND EXTEND!

New York Mets eye Brewers ace Freddie Peralta as a transformative trade target. Could David Stearns unlock a championship-caliber rotation in Queens? Host Ryan Finkelstein explores why Peralta—coming off a dominant season and an affordable contract—represents the top pitching prize, outshining free agents like Dylan Cease and rival trade candidates Joe Ryan, Tarik Skubal, and Pablo López. Key topics include the Brewers’ shift in trade stance, the Mets’ prospect-rich packages led by Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat, and the financial flexibility gained by locking Peralta into a team-friendly extension. Expert insights break down contract comparisons with Logan Webb, Luis Castillo, and Tyler Glasnow, while creative mock trades—such as swapping Kodai Senga—promise new roster dynamics. The episode closes on potential Mets moves in center field, with names like Luis Robert and Jake Meyers emerging as options. Can the Mets seize this moment for postseason glory? JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.