The Milwaukee Brewers got their guy when they dealt Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets.
Milwaukee Brewers fans might rightfully stay upset about the Freddy Peralta trade for a while, but that doesn't mean they can't love the guys they got back. It's both the infuriating and the commendable part of the Brewers' schtick that they're constantly doing more with less.
If they pick up two young players in a trade for a superstar who is a year away from free agency, it's probably safe to bet that the youngsters will help out in years to come. Shortstop/utility player Jett Williams was one of the two pieces the Brewers got from the New York Mets in exchange for Peralta and fellow righty Tobias Myers. It's a curse and a blessing to be traded as a top prospect, and the 23-year-old clearly sees it as the latter.Feb 23, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jett Williams throws to first base and retires Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Imagesby MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, and what was abundantly clear is that the 5-foot-7 speedster fits the Brewers' identity in every conceivable way. “Looking from top to bottom of the lineup and the way they play, it’s a bunch of short guys that are a little bit scrappy," Williams said, per McCalvy. So, it’s similar to me. The way they play the game is similar to how I play.” Williams even described how he fit the mold of his manager, Pat Murphy, who has famously coached a ton of shorter, high-energy players, dating back to his days at Arizona State as the head coach for a young Dustin Pedroia.The Brewers don't yet know if Williams will play shortstop full time or take on more of a utility role, as he's capable at second base and center field. What they do know, however, is that much like Caleb Durbin last year, they've got a hungry newcomer arriving at spring training next month hoping to win a starting job right out of the gate.Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Milwaukee Brewers On SI please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org
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