The Milwaukee Brewers may have just provided a glimpse into a future move for the Houston Astros. With Freddy Peralta making $8 million before hitting free agency next offseason, the Brewers opted to cash in on his value, trading him to the New York Mets for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. It's a strategy that Milwaukee has mastered in recent years, and that Houston may be forced to follow in the years ahead.
Hunter Brown was a Cy Young finalist for the Astros in 2025, and his arbitration settlement was a reminder of why Houston should be working toward an extension with their homegrown ace.