MLB Writer Predicts Head-Scratching Trade Between Phillies, Brewers
April 6, 2025
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Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been with Newsweek since November 2024 and previously worked at FanSided and OnSI. He is a graduate of Bethany College (WV). You can get in touch with Zach by emailing z.pressnell@newsweek.com.
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a shocking trade idea that would send Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta to the Philadelphia Phillies in an attempt to replace Taijuan Walker, but there are a few issues with this idea.
“The Phillies arguably have the best duo in Major League Baseball with Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, but they could use another arm in the middle of their rotation,” Conahan wrote. “Peralta would be exactly that and has proven to be a guy who can be counted on throughout his career.
“In 2024, he tossed to a 3.68 ERA and struck out 200 hitters in 173 2/3 innings. In a Phillies rotation where he could be the fourth option, it’s scary to think about how good this team would be in the postseason.”
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 02: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at American Family Field on April 02, 2025 in Milwaukee,… MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 02: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at American Family Field on April 02, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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While Peralta would be an upgrade in Philadelphia’s rotation, it’s not one the Phillies need to make. While Walker isn’t an ideal fifth starter, he’s not going to ruin the Phillies’ season.
Plus, the team will return Ranger Suárez to the rotation in the near future from an injury. Even then, the Phillies have top prospect Andrew Painter, who’s been banging on the door of the big leagues this offseason. Painter returns to the minor league mound on Sunday for the first time in well over a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Peralta would be a solid addition to any starting rotation, but the Phillies have enough starting pitching already. It would likely cost a pretty big haul to land Peralta, so this trade idea makes no sense for Philadelphia.
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