MLB trade deadline approaching, speculation has swirled around star pitcher Freddy Peralta and whether the Milwaukee Brewers might deal him as they’ve done with big names in the past.

While typical Brewers front office caveats apply — they’re never going to say no to conversations on any player — general manager Matt Arnold indicated July 18 ahead of his team’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers that he has every expectation that Peralta is still taking the ball in a Brewers uniform after the deadline.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/brewers as Brewers Break Silence On Freddy Peralta Trade Decison.