The Milwaukee Brewers were conspicuously quiet during the 2025 Winter Meetings in Orlando, FL. Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ blockbuster signing of former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz, the Mets are now reportedly interested in acquiring Brewers closer Trevor Megill.
Mets Showing Trade Interest in Brewers Closer Trevor Megill
While there has been much speculation about the Brewers potentially trading ace Freddy Peralta, very little attention has been given to their 32-year-old closer. In 2025, Megill excelled as the Brewers’ closer, stepping in for the departed Devin Williams (now a Met himself). He posted an impressive 2.49 ERA, striking out 11.49 batters per nine innings and saving 30 games, all while missing a month of the season.
Megill’s has a pitch stuff rating of 107, an average fastball velocity of 99.2 mph, and a 12-6 curveball that spins at nearly 3,000 rpm. Most importantly, he pitches with a tenacity that is essential for today’s closers. Additionally, he started Game 5 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs, setting the tone for the Brewers’ 3-1 series-clinching victory.
RUMORS: The Mets and Yankees are among teams that are interested in trading for RP Trevor Megill, per @mlbtraderumors
He became the primary closer in 2025, recording a 2.52 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and 60 K through 47 IP. He remains under team control through 2027. pic.twitter.com/HdSxVVzc2k
— SleeperBrewers (@SleeperBrewers) December 10, 2025
Given all this, why would General Manager Matt Arnold consider trading Megill? It comes down to the Milwaukee Brewers’ strategy for staying competitive in a small market.
At 32 years old, Megill has been a late bloomer, finally reigning in his electric stuff later in his career. He is arbitration-eligible and he will likely cost the Brewers around $11 million over the next two seasons, but won’t reach free agency until 2028. Even teams like the Mets, known for their willingness to spend, would have an interest in such a deal.
Moreover, the Brewers have Abner Uribe ready to step in. Uribe filled in for Megill in September 2025 and demonstrated his potential by posting a minuscule 1.67 ERA while striking out 10.85 hitters per nine innings. His nasty upper-90s sinker, averaging 98.7 mph with a -5.44 VAA, complements the Brewers’ defense perfectly.
Potential Fallout of a Megill Trade
The decision to trade Trevor Megill also hinges on what the Brewers choose to do with Peralta. If they decide to keep their ace and go for a championship run, they could slot several young arms into the bullpen that would otherwise serve as potential replacements for Peralta.
Chad Patrick proved his best innings may come out of the bullpen with his stellar postseason performance. Much of the same can be said for Aaron Ashby, whose stuff is off the charts, but he also possesses the surgically repaired rubber arm needed for a late-inning set-up man.
Other potential starters, like Robert Gasser, Logan Henderson, Bishop Letson, and Coleman Crow, could gain valuable experience in the bullpen while also making spot starts throughout the season.
The Brewers have successfully navigated trades involving closers in the past, evidenced by the returns for Devin Williams and Josh Hader. With a $132.5 million payroll, it isn’t feasible for the Brewers to overspend on their bullpen.
The exact asking price for Megill remains unclear, but if the Brewers trade him to the Mets, it could result in a reunion with his brother Tylor, creating an intriguing dynamic akin to an NFL offensive line.
It also would not be shocking if the Brewers have a direct line to New York, considering Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns’ ties to Arnold and the Brewers.
While Arnold has been relatively quiet in Orlando this past week, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Expect some significant moves from Milwaukee’s camp in the coming weeks.
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