Everything Peralta threw in 2025 was plus. His worst offering was his four-seam, which was mostly because of the types of hits he gave up on it. Opponents hit just .208 against it, but 16 of his 21 homers allowed came off it. That said, it was a 24.8% whiff-generator, with his changeup, curveball, and slider all soaring over 30 percent.
He’s entering the final season of his team control in Milwaukee, making only $8 million in 2026. Even as a rental, he should garner a hefty ask for the Brewers.
3. Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
This one that admittedly makes little sense to us, but Hunter Greene’s name has been out in trade rumors, nevertheless. At just 26 years old, Greene is one of the most valuable pitchers in baseball, locked into one of the best contract extensions.
Greene will earn $8.33 million in 2026, before taking home $15.33 million in 2027, and $16.33 million in 2028. The Reds then carry a club option for 2029, which is worth $21 million with a $2 million buyout. Holding four years of control, there is no rush for the Reds to trade Greene.
In 19 starts this past season, Greene pitched to a 2.76 ERA across 107 2/3 innings pitched. This was nearly an identical ERA to the 2.75 mark he posted in 26 starts and 150 1/3 IP in an All-Star campaign in 2024.
The only way the Reds would move Greene is if they got an absolute haul, one that could give them multiple pieces to try to win now. Unlikely for sure, but there’s been enough speculation about a trade to warrant mentioning Greene on this list.