The Brewers have claimed left-hander Sammy Peralta off waivers from the Angels, as announced by both teams. There hadn’t been any public indication that Peralta had been designated for assignment, but the southpaw will now be on the move again after spending the last five months in the Halos organization.
After breaking into the big leagues with the White Sox and posting a 4.37 ERA over 35 relief innings for Chicago in 2023-24, Peralta elected minor league free agency following the 2024 campaign. He began his 2025 season in the Mexican League before inking a minors deal with the Angels in May, and Los Angeles selected Peralta to the active roster in September. Peralta made five appearances in a Halos uniform without much success, posting a 7.59 ERA in 10 2/3 innings.
Peralta is one of the lower-velocity pitchers in baseball, with an average fastball that clocks in at just 89.3mph over his relatively brief time in the big leagues. Relying on a fastball/slider/changeup mix for much of his pro career, Peralta started to incorporate a sinker into his repertoire this season and cut back on his change. When pitching with the Angels, Peralta relied heavily on his slider and sinker and didn’t much use his fastball or change up, though the sample size was small enough that conclusions can’t really be drawn about this usage as a new career direction.
Milwaukee has been so adept at turning unheralded pitchers into productive big league arms that this seemingly innocuous waiver claim may end up having an impact on the Brewers’ 2026 bullpen. The Brew Crew have seen something in Peralta’s work that made them intrigued enough to make a claim and take a look at the lefty, who has one minor league option remaining. It is very possible Peralta might yet be DFA fodder as the Brewers make other roster moves over the offseason. If Peralta is designated and then outrighted, he has the ability to elect free agency since he has been outrighted in the past.
Getting a new Peralta in before they entertain trades for Freddy
Guys get better when they leave here.
Fletcher and Aybar got worse when they went to the Braves (newcome arguably as well)
Figgins, Spiezio, Anderson, Glaus, etc
Shohei Ohtani is the most obvious example he’s now a centerpiece for the Dodgers, and his brand has only grown since leaving
Other former Angels have found new life elsewhere, often citing better development systems, clubhouse culture, or simply a fresh start. Some even say they feel “freed” from the dysfunction.
The clubhouse has been either ER center or a morgue.
Positioning themselves to offer somebody Peralta in a big trade and mumble when saying the first name.
cough cough sneeze Peralta was dealt today!!!!!!