Freddy Peralta had a great message for Milwaukee after winning ALCS MVP

It has been quite a ride in 2026 for Freddy Peralta. He began the year by being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets in January, and he’s now just days away from facing his former team in the World Series.

Peralta has played a major role in the Tampa Bay Rays’ success in the 2026 MLB playoffs, even earning American League Championship Series MVP honors after helping his team eliminate the Cleveland Guardians with a 7-3 win on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

No one would have guessed in January that Peralta would be preparing to face the Brewers in the Fall Classic several months later. 

Either way, he remains thankful for his time in Milwaukee.

“Milwaukee is the team and the city that gave me the opportunity to make my dreams [come true], and also, Milwaukee is going to be always in my heart,” Peralta said, via Jake Rill of MLB.com. “But it’s time now to compete. I’m grateful to be here, and excited to go.”

The 30-year-old Peralta has made four total appearances so far in the 2026 postseason, including three in the Guardians series. During the ALCS, he went 2-0 and allowed only an earned run on nine hits through 12 innings.

Peralta, who led the National League with 17 wins with the Brewers in 2025, was traded to the Rays by the Mets in August.