The Atlanta Braves have made plenty of moves this offseason, looking to return to contention in 2026.
Most notably, the Braves inked Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year deal, shoring up the shortstop position. They've also stacked the back-end of their bullpen, re-signing Raisel Iglesias and reaching an agreement with Robert Suarez, last season's National League saves leader.
Smaller transactions include trading for utility-man Mauricio Dubon and signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.
However, they've recently been linked to a premier starting pitcher. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of the Athletic, the Atlanta Braves are among the teams to have inquired about Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers.
With Peralta eligible to enter the free-agent market at the conclusion of the 2026 season, Milwaukee has been listening to offers for their star right-hander.
In 2025, Peralta had the best season of his career thus far, posting 5.5 WAR and leading the National League with 17 wins. Additionally, Peralta pitched a career-high in innings (176 2/3) and a posted a career-low 2.70 ERA.
For his stellar season, he earned his second career all-star appearance and a fifth-place finish in NL Cy Young Award voting.
Although they'd have to part with prospects, adding Peralta would create a devastating trio at the top of the Braves' rotation with Chris Sale and Spencer Strider.
That said, Milwaukee has plenty of other suitors, including the Red Sox, Mets, Yankees and defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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