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The Milwaukee Brewers have elevated Matt Arnold to President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, a notable move recognized by team owner Mark Attanasio. Arnold’s leadership has been instrumental in the team’s success, resulting in seven postseason appearances and a franchise record of 97 wins. His promotion aims to secure his position within the organization and focus on player health and contractual decisions for key players. Arnold, previously named MLB Executive of the Year, will continue to build on the team’s established achievements in Major League Baseball.
Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the promotion of Matt Arnold to the positions of President of Baseball Operations and General Manager. This decision was communicated on Thursday and follows Arnold’s role overseeing baseball operations since October 2022.
Mark Attanasio, chairman and principal owner of the Brewers, expressed appreciation for Arnold’s ability to cultivate a successful organizational culture that has led the team to seven postseason appearances in just eight seasons. His leadership has been pivotal in the team’s recent successes.
At 46 years old, Arnold has been with the Brewers since October 2015, when he joined as vice president and assistant general manager. His rise through the organization has seen him transition to senior vice president and assistant general manager in June 2019, and then to senior vice president and general manager just over a year later in November 2020. Under his guidance, the Brewers not only reached the postseason seven times but also achieved a remarkable total of 97 wins during the 2025 season—a franchise record.
In the 2025 postseason, the Brewers triumphed over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series, marking the team’s progression to the National League Championship Series for the third time in their history. Arnold has emphasized that these accomplishments are the result of a collective effort, underscoring the collaboration among players, coaches, and management.
In a notable achievement for both Arnold and the Brewers organization, he was named MLB Executive of the Year in 2024, becoming the first executive in the team’s history to receive such an honor. This recognition was followed by additional accolades from The Sporting News and Baseball America.
Before joining the Brewers, Arnold spent nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he concluded his time as director of player personnel. Over his 25-year career in professional baseball, he has also held roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Cincinnati Reds.
The Brewers’ performance has notably improved, winning the NL Central title in all three seasons since Arnold took the reins of baseball operations following David Stearns’ departure. The team’s achievements during Arnold’s tenure include not only high win totals but also recognized performance metrics, with a relatively low strikeout rate and impressive on-base percentage emphasized.
Arnold’s promotion aims to solidify his position within the Brewers organization and mitigate interest from rival teams looking to attract him for higher-profile roles. This strategic move ties into the Brewers’ commitment to enhancing player health this offseason, alongside significant contractual decisions that need to be made regarding key players such as Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff.
As the Brewers embark on their next season, the organization looks forward to building on its established successes under Arnold’s leadership, fostering a strong culture and competitive edge in Major League Baseball.
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- MLB.com: Matt Arnold Promoted to Brewers President of Baseball Operations
- JSONline: Brewers Wrap Up 2025 Season
- Channel3000: Brewers Officially Name Matt Arnold President of Baseball Operations
- Fox6Now: Brewers End of Season News Conference
- Wikipedia: Milwaukee Brewers
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