An MLB insider has connected an NL West powerhouse to Brewers ace Freddy Peralta as Milwaukee weighs its options amid growing trade speculation.

Milwaukee right-hander Freddy Peralta continues to draw heavy interest across the league, with the Padres and Dodgers emerging as notable suitors as the Brewers balance payroll concerns against contending in 2026.

Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta is not a lock to be traded but plenty of other clubs are interested. He’s already been connected to the Astros, Giants, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers and Braves this offseason.

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a relatively quiet offseason, with their only real addition being left-hander Angel Zerpa, who came over from the Kansas City Roy

The San Diego Padres are in need of another starting pitcher for the 2026 season and were linked to Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Yankees continue to hold firm in their negotiations with Cody Bellinger, refusing to budge beyond a five-year, $160 million offer despite his camp pushing for a longer commitment. That stance reflects both skepticism about Bellinger’s durability and an understanding of the risk involved in guaranteeing seven years to a player whose career has swung wildly from MVP-caliber highs to extended injury-plagued lows.

Knowing he's only set to make $8 million this season, it comes as no surprise that a boatload of teams are interested in Freddy Peralta. The New York Yankees ar