The offseason is upon us, and while free agents are not yet able to sign with new teams, and trades are prevented until after the World Series, teams still can find creative ways to add players to their roster for the 2026 season and beyond. One such way is by claiming players that have been placed on waivers by other teams.
Just moments ago, the Milwaukee Brewers utilized this strategy to make their first transaction of the 2025-26 offseason, claiming left-handed reliever Sammy Peralta off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Peralta, though his numbers don't necessarily jump off the page, has some intriguing qualities that could make him an effective addition to the Brewers' bullpen in 2026, assuming Chris Hook and the Brewers' pitching department can once again work their magic.