So, what do you get for a team that seems to have it all? The Brewers won the World Series in 2026, have a young core that should be in town for years to come, and more on the way in the Minors. But every team needs something, right? Here’s a look at what the Brewers could use heading into 2027.
Biggest needs for Brewers
The Brewers do have some interesting decisions that’ll come up in the not-too-distant future, especially with respect to catcher William Contreras and closer Trevor Megill. But in the immediate future, there are two real areas to watch for next season: first base and the rotation.
Starting with the former, that could take care of itself quickly. Jake Bauers was one of eight players to receive a one-year qualifying offer. If he were to take it, it would guarantee him $23.15MM for one year, plus the shot to walk again as a free agent in 2028 for a, theoretically, larger deal without having to deal with the offer again.
It would be a gamble, as Bauers is coming off a career season, one in which he hit 26 home runs and won the NLCS MVP. However, largely a strong platoon option against right-handed pitchers for much of his career, the big question is whether Bauers can get that lucrative multi-year deal.
Should the Brewers not bring back Bauers, Andrew Vaughn is still on the roster. Mind you, Vaughn himself had a career year in 2025.
As for the rotation, Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, and Robert Gasser are the top three in that rotation. That’s obvious based on how things played out in the regular season and playoffs. Shane Drohan pitched well overall in his rookie season and is an option for 2026, while Kyle Harrison will need to shake off a poor second half from last season.
There’s also Quinn Priester, who missed all of the 2026 MLB regular season with a shoulder/rib issue that led to season-ending thoracic outlet compression surgery. If he’s available down the road, that would also be a big boost.
Nonetheless, a depth add would make a lot of sense here. Plus, an extra reliever to fill the voids left behind by now-free agents Antonio Senzatela and JoJo Romero.
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