Mets Trade Idea Replaces Griffin Canning With $15 Million All-Star Ace

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The New York Mets need to find another starting pitcher to add to their rotation following the crushing injury that recently ended Griffin Canning's season.
With Canning on the shelf, the Mets will likely be forced to the trade block to find another ace to pair next to Kodai Senga at the top of the rotation.
CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson recently listed the Mets as a potential landing spot in a potential blockbuster trade for Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on...
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More"While conventional wisdom suggests Peralta, the best starter on a playoff-caliber team, should remain in place, I think there's reason to include him, if only just in case," Anderson wrote. "Peralta's name has populated the rumor mill dating back to the offseason before last, when the Brewers traded Corbin Burnes. He's now under contract for just one more season, suggesting a move is probably coming at some point before Opening Day 2026.
"The Brewers, who could have more healthy starters than spots by the time the deadline arrives, have shown in the past that they're willing to operate in a counterculture manner if the right opportunity presents itself. (Remember the Josh Hader trade?) Given the expected state of the market, Peralta could be the top available starter, creating the possibility that the Brewers could leverage other clubs to net an impressive return."
This is the kind of trade idea that could make sense for both clubs involved.
The Brewers have shown a willingness to trade their top talent when they're approaching the end of their contracts. This could continue with Peralta.
For the Mets, Peralta would be the ideal pitcher to add. They have the prospect capital to make a deal happen, and they have the money to re-sign him when his contract expires.
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