From his record-setting big league debut, in which he struck out 13 as a 21-year-old on Mother’s Day, it was clear that Freddy Peralta had the potential to be an impact starter.
While the road since then has been a bit of a roller coaster, it’s clear the Brewers are buying into that potential — and his new slider — by reportedly signing him to a long-term extension.
The negotiatons were first reported by Ken Rosenthal, with Jon Heyman chiming in with the details — at least 5 years and $15.5 million guaranteed, with two additional option years that may bring the total contract to 7 years and $30 million.