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On January 21, 2026, Jett Williams was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. This list, and Williams’ place on it, was compiled back in late-November. For continuity’s sake, I decided upon including Williams’ profile, but for all intents and purposes, every player on our list below Williams can be considered to have moved up a spot on it.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 29

Milwaukee Brewers 11th round pick cemented in ESPN’s top prospect rankings

Following the Milwaukee Brewers’ trade of Freddy Peralta for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, the organization’s farm system has drawn increased widespread praise.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 28

Brewers Fans Will Love Jett Williams' Post-Trade Attitude

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.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 27

Ex-Mets Top Prospects Open Up After Being Traded to Brewers

In one of the biggest moves of the offseason so far, the New York Mets sent top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 26

Pat Murphy welcomes Brewers newest pint-sized prospect Jett Williams with wise crack at baseball writers’ gala

The Milwaukee Brewers have a thing for short kings. Right fielder Sal Frelick is 5-foot-8. Third baseman Caleb Durbin is 5-foot-7. The entire starting infield, including catcher, is under six feet.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 26

Milwaukee Brewers #3 prospect Jett Williams reveals what position he wants to play with new organization

The Milwaukee Brewers have two new high-profile prospects in their organization. Last week, they sent two-time All-Star ace Freddy Peralta and right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers to the New York Mets in a blockbuster trade.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 26

Milwaukee Brewers get 6 players on MLB insider’s top 100 list

The Milwaukee Brewers have, for years now, been considered one of the best MLB franchises when it comes to developing talent. Of course, a great deal of this has to do with how well they draft and how active they are in signing foreign free agents.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 23

Milwaukee Brewers: Jett Williams makes 1st statement after being acquired in Freddy Peralta trade

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder/outfielder Jett Williams and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat from the New York Mets in exchange for two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta and right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña Address Getting Traded From Mets

The New York Mets have made two massive trades over the past two days. On the night of January 20, news broke that the Mets had acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / January 22

How will Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat factor into the 2026 Brewers?

When discussion about a Freddy Peralta trade came up during the offseason, there was one consistent message sent with any rumor: If the Brewers decide to trade Peralta, they were not just looking at prospects.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21

Mets continue impressive week with trade for Freddy Peralta

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

The New York Mets came into the offseason looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter. That was accomplished on Wednesday night.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Mets Linked to Potential Pitching Trade Following Devin Williams Signing

Only days after signing veteran closer Devin Williams, the New York Mets might not be done adding All-Stars to their pitching staff. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday, Dec.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10

Mets offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 25

Insider gets honest about Jett Williams Mets promotion rumors

In what has been a bleak second half of the 2025 MLB season for the New York Mets, the biggest bright spot has been the performance of three rookie pitchers.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 24

Mets well represented with six prospects named to Eastern League All-Star Team

The future looks incredibly bright for the New York Mets with the amount of talent thriving in their farm system. At Double-A Binghamton, things went especially well this year with several standout performers.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 23

Tong, Williams Among Mets’ Prospects to Get Double-A Recognition

Minor League Baseball on Tuesday announced their 2025 Double-A All-Stars and Award winners and the Mets’ Double-A affiliate Binghamton Rumble Ponies took home a plethora of honors, showing the true strength and depth of the Mets’ farm system and their success this season.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Mets Prospect Jett Williams Could Eventually Become Permanent Cog in the Outfield

Following a historic offseason in which the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to an MLB-record 15-year, $765 million contract, they then looked to what they already had on their roster.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 8

Mets prospect Jett Williams uses size and speed to set the tone

With the 14th pick of the 2022 MLB draft, the team's second of the first round, the New York Mets selected batter Jett Williams out of Rockwall-Heath High School in Heath, Texas.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 14

Mets’ Jett Williams dodges bullet after hit by pitch scare

New York Mets top prospect Jett Williams has not had much injury luck since the start of last season. However, he appears to have dodged a bullet after experiencing a scare in Friday’s spring training workout.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 10

Mets to Take a Look at Top Position-Player Prospect Jett Williams in Spring Training

The cameras at the New York Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida, will be trained on big-money free agent signee Juan Soto this spring training, but the eyes of team officials will be on several other players, including infielder Jett Williams, a top prospect.