MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the acquisition of infielder/outfielder Jett Williams and right‑handed pitcher Brandon Sproat from the New York Mets in exchange for right‑handed pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold announced.
“Jett and Brandon are two of the most exciting young talents in the game,” Arnold said. “We’re adding a dynamic athlete and a high‑ceiling arm who we believe can impact our Major League club for years to come.”
Arnold continued, “Moves like this are never easy. Freddy has been a beloved member of the Brewers family, someone who made a tremendous impact on the field and in our community. We watched him grow from a 19‑year‑old prospect into an All‑Star. We also want to acknowledge Tobias, whose perseverance and development turned him into a key contributor over the last two seasons. We wish both players and their families nothing but the best.”
Jett Williams – INF/OF, Age 22
Williams, who turned 22 on November 3, was selected 14th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Rockwall‑Heath High School (TX). He is widely regarded as one of baseball’s premier young talents:
- MLB Pipeline: No. 3 prospect in Mets system; No. 30 in MLB
- Baseball America: No. 4 in Mets system; No. 71 in MLB
- Rated by BA as having the best infield arm and fastest baserunning in the organization
In 2025, Williams played 130 games between Double‑A Binghamton (96) and Triple‑A Syracuse (34), hitting:
- .261 AVG 17 HR 52 RBI 34 SB
- .363 OBP / .465 SLG / .828 OPS
He was a 2025 Eastern League All‑Star and named the league’s Top MLB Prospect after posting a .281/.390/.477 slash line with 10 HR, 37 RBI, and 32 SB.
Across 294 career minor league games, Williams has hit .256 with 31 HR, 117 RBI, and 90 SB (.388 OBP / .439 SLG / .827 OPS), making starts at:
- Shortstop (193)
- Center field (47)
- Second base (33)
Brandon Sproat – RHP, Age 25
Sproat, selected in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Florida, is ranked:
- No. 5 prospect in the Mets system (MLB Pipeline, Baseball America)
- No. 81 prospect in baseball (Baseball America)
In 2025, Sproat pitched for Triple‑A Syracuse, going:
- 8–6 4.24 ERA 26 games (25 starts)
- 113 K in 121.0 IP
- .218 opponent average
He made his Major League debut in September, posting a 4.79 ERA across four starts.
The 2024 Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year and Eastern League Pitcher of the Year, Sproat owns a career minor league line of:
- 15–10 3.83 ERA 50 games (48 starts)
- 244 K in 237.1 IP
- .214 opponent average
Freddy Peralta – RHP, Age 29
Peralta, eligible for free agency after 2026, joined Milwaukee in December 2015 in a trade with Seattle. A two‑time All‑Star, he leaves as one of the most accomplished pitchers in franchise history:
- 70–42 3.59 ERA 1 save
- 211 appearances (162 starts)
- Ranks 3rd in Brewers history in strikeouts (1,204)
trailing only Yovani Gallardo (1,226) and Ben Sheets (1,206)
Tobias Myers – RHP, Age 27
Myers pitched in five organizations before joining Milwaukee after the 2022 season. He made his MLB debut with the Brewers in 2024 and delivered two strong seasons:
- 10–8 3.15 ERA
- 49 games (31 starts)
With today’s trade, the Brewers remain at the 40‑man roster limit.
