Are the Astros Really In on Freddy Peralta — And What Would It Cost?

Are the Astros Really In on Freddy Peralta — And What Would It Cost?

The Houston Astros are officially in the mix for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta — but how real is the interest, and what would it take to get a deal done? Ken Rosenthal reports the Astros are among several contenders calling Milwaukee, as Peralta comes off a career year with a 2.70 ERA and finishes fifth in NL Cy Young voting.

In this episode of Locked On Astros, we break down who Peralta is, why his $8 million salary makes him one of the most valuable trade targets on the market, and whether the Astros can realistically make a rental trade work while staying under the luxury tax. We also debate whether Houston should buy or sell on giving up prospect capital for one year of an impact arm — and if Peralta isn’t the guy, who else the Astros might pivot to on the trade market.

Plus, does landing a pitcher of this caliber require trading Isaac Paredes? Or is there another path for the Astros to upgrade the rotation without sacrificing a key bat?

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00:00 Astros Trade Rumors: Freddie Peralta

03:09 Freddie Peralta: Elite Frontline Starter

06:37 Astros’ Free Agency Strategy Unclear

12:24 Astros Trade Dilemma Discussion

14:27 Astros’ Trade Dilemma Analyzed

25:31 Astros’ Trade Impact Debate

28:11 Astros’ Offseason Strategy Dilemma

31:32 “Locked On Astros Podcast”

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