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The Milwaukee Brewers are currently resting and strategizing for the National League Division Series, set to face either the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres. With key player decisions looming for the offseason, including potential changes in player contracts, the team must focus on postseason performance. Despite recent player departures, several new additions strengthen the roster as they aim to compete aggressively in the playoffs while keeping an eye on their future prospects.
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Brewers are currently taking a break before launching into the National League Division Series, where they will face either the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres. With a strong playoff performance expected, the team is prioritizing rest and strategy while closely watching the Cubs vs. Padres series. As one of the favored World Series contenders, the Brewers’ immediate focus is firmly on the playoffs, with offseason decisions regarding player contracts and roster changes expected to arise only after postseason play concludes.
Three key players face uncertain futures with the Brewers as the offseason approaches. Rhys Hoskins, the first baseman with a mutual option for 2026, is anticipated to transition from a starting player to a bench role due to the emergence of Andrew Vaughn, which could lead to the option’s decline. Jordan Montgomery, a starting pitcher set to become a free agent, spent the season recovering from an injury that sidelined him during his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, leaving his return uncertain. José Quintana, another pitcher with a mutual option, has also likely played his way into earning a bigger contract than what the Brewers have previously offered, which could lead to his departure.
In stark contrast to various teams around the league, the Brewers have limited their offseason preparations thus far. This comes after a wave of departures that saw numerous players leave the team. Among them are Wade Miley (signed with the Reds), Willy Adames (signed with the Giants), Joe Ross (signed with the Phillies), Owen Miller (traded to the Rockies), Gary Sánchez (signed with the Orioles), Devin Williams (traded to the Yankees), Bryse Wilson (signed with the White Sox), Colin Rea (signed with the Cubs), Frankie Montas (signed with the Mets), and Hoby Milner (signed with the Rangers).
Despite these losses, the Brewers have made several key additions to their roster, including Connor Thomas, a Rule 5 pick from the Cardinals, Grant Wolfram (signed), Nestor Cortes (trade with Yankees), Caleb Durbin (trade with Yankees), Grant Anderson (trade with Rangers), Jorge Alfaro (minor league contract), Elvin Rodriguez (signed), Tyler Alexander (signed), José Quintana (signed), and Mark Canha (traded to the Royals).
Heading into the playoffs, the Brewers’ opening day roster consists of 2 catchers, 6 infielders, 5 outfielders, 3 starting pitchers, and 10 relief pitchers, though injuries have impacted team dynamics with several players currently on the injured list.
In addition to managing roster changes, the Brewers are looking toward their future prospects. Their farm system stands strong, with four top prospects making MLB’s top 100 list. These include José Quero (ranked No. 1), who is recovering from an injury, Jacob Misiorowski (ranked No. 4), who is working on improving command issues, Jesus Made (ranked No. 2), noted for his high ceiling potential, and Cooper Pratt (ranked No. 3), who had a strong showing in spring training.
The Brewers’ coaching staff remains largely intact, though adjustments are evident with new appointments including Julio Borbón as first base coach and Al LeBoeuf stepping in as lead hitting coach. As they aim for postseason success, the Brewers are preparing for a challenging season ahead in which they must navigate roster changes and build upon their previous performance, all while keeping pace with rivals like the Cubs and Reds who have been more active in the offseason.
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