Ace vs. Former Teammate
Brewers Reshuffle Pitching for Mets Series; Ace Misiorowski Set to Face Freddy Peralta
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The Milwaukee Brewers have shuffled their pitching rotation ahead of a highly anticipated series against the New York Mets, setting up a marquee Monday matchup between Jacob Misiorowski and former Brewer Freddy Peralta, according to Journal Sentinel. It will be Peralta's first return to American Family Field since he was traded to New York in the offseason.
The game will also be Misiorowski's first start since July 7 in St. Louis, making it a significant moment for the young right-hander before All-Star festivities begin, according to HTR News.
Misiorowski Steps Up as Brewers' Future Ace
Jacob Misiorowski has emerged as Milwaukee's ace heading into 2026 after a standout rookie season, according to Wausau Daily Herald. The hard-throwing righty is now being counted on as the Brewers' top starter. His Monday outing will serve as a last look before the Midsummer Classic break.
The rotation change puts Misiorowski front and center for one of the more compelling individual matchups of the week. Pitching against a team he never faced as a rookie adds another layer of intrigue to an already meaningful start, according to Stevens Point Journal.
Freddy Peralta Returns to Milwaukee After Difficult Year
Freddy Peralta spent several successful seasons with Milwaukee before being dealt to the Mets this past offseason. His return to American Family Field carries real emotional weight for Brewers fans who watched him develop into one of the team's best pitchers, according to Journal Sentinel.
But Peralta has struggled badly in New York. He carries a 5-8 record and a 4.66 ERA through 20 starts this season, according to Sheboygan Press. That marks a sharp drop from his peak years in Milwaukee. The homecoming will test whether he can recapture his best form on a familiar mound.
Rotation Shuffle Sets the Stage for High-Stakes Opener
The Brewers made the rotation adjustment specifically to line up Misiorowski for the series opener, according to The Northwestern. The move signals how seriously Milwaukee is taking the matchup with the Mets. It also shows the team's confidence in their young starter heading into the second half.
Monday's game doubles as a pre-All-Star showcase. Misiorowski has not taken the mound since July 7, making rust a real concern, according to Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Still, the Brewers clearly believe this is the right moment to hand him the ball against a Mets lineup that has been among the better offenses in the National League.
What to Watch When the Two Former Teammates Meet
Misiorowski and Peralta never overlapped as teammates, but both are well known inside the Brewers organization. Peralta helped set the standard for Milwaukee pitching over the past several seasons, according to Marshfield News-Herald. Misiorowski is now the one carrying that torch.
For Mets fans, Monday is a chance to see if Peralta can rediscover his Milwaukee form. For Brewers fans, it is a farewell tour of sorts — a reminder of what they had and what they have now, according to FDL Reporter. First pitch could not come soon enough.
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