Off Season Ideas

[brewcrewdue80]

10 hours ago, ReverendBrewmeister said:

I’d like to see the Brewers pursue a starter bat that can competently play either corner outfield spot, if Frelick/Chourio can cover centerfield defensively well enough for the management. They would still have Perkins and Lockridge for cover, while possibly seeing if Collins can become a utility player. 
 

Perhaps an outfield bat may be more available via free agency than a shortstop or third baseman. Plus, that doesn’t seem to be a position where the budding stars in the minors are plentiful. 

I'd consider trading Perkins to make room for Collins. Collins was above 280 for much the season. He tailed off as playing time wasn't an every game thing.

I'd think of Perkins like trading Taylor only better defensively.  Vaughn has to be back next season. Bauers was one of the few who showed the news wasn't to big for him.  Mitchell on the back stove. And yet there's Lockridge  to also wonder on.

[jay87shot]

Trade Freddy and Perkins to Boston for Jarren Duran 

Boston adds to the rotation and clears up their OF logjam. We get 3 years of a young top tier LF who checks all the Brewer boxes.

Then go big Aaron Ashby, Trevor Megill, and Issac Collins for Ketel Marte.

The Dbacks get 3 impact players for a big time talent that may be on the outside in the club house.

Sign Devin Williams 1/6 with incentives to 15 million

Devin's underlying numbers were still good and with Megill on the move in the previous trade would add some late inning experience. He could build himself back up in Milwaukee for a better run at free agency.

Turang, Chourio, Yelich, Marte, Contreras, Duran, Vaughn, Frelick, Durbin would be crazy better. Those deals also leave the farm systems almost untouched and even though the rotation lacks an ace it is extremely deep and talented.

[brewerralph]

On 10/17/2025 at 9:02 AM, snoogans8056 said:

Anything we do has to have the potential lockout in 2027 in mind.

1. Not a single prospect that isn’t already on the 40-man will be added. We aren’t gonna call up Made or even Pratt / Wilken / Adams if it means they have to sit for a whole year during a lockout. No call ups. None. The minors will still play in 2027 even if the majors don’t.

2. Not fully sure how it works, but we may lose Freddy and Contreras for nothing if we don’t trade them this offseason. Freddy is a FA going into 2027, and Conteras could burn his last year before FA sitting for a year and leaving after 2027. Now might be the time to strike for full value on both.

For some reason I thought the minor league was added to the MLB players association last year. I could be wrong, but I think they will be stopping play also. 

Maybe the owners won't lock the minor leagues out, because that wouldn't help them get to their main goal salary restructure or cap. 

I could also see the minor league players association striking then. I hope not .

[brewmann04]

The Brewers to need to find hitters 

[Luke99]

I am all for exploring the market for Collins or Perkins this offseason.  Nobody is giving anything for Mitchell at this point.  

I could see a match with SD or KC for Collins and Perkins would be of interest to a number of teams.  

I am pretty comfortable with Lockridge as our 4th OF or 5th if Mitchell is healthy

 

[jonescm128]

On 10/19/2025 at 12:23 PM, brewmann04 said:

The Brewers to need to find hitters 

Kazuma Okamoto is going to be posted this off-season. I know Japanese players aren't super eager to come to Milwaukee and he will probably end up on the West Coast, but this would be perfect for the Brewers. Position of need, and a big bat.

[tmwiese55]

On 10/18/2025 at 1:01 PM, Scooterfletcher said:

At this point, I’d actually embrace the “bites at the apple” even more after seeing how night and day better the Dodgers appear to be than any team in baseball.   Let’s deal Peralta for more talent and still make the playoffs and keep making the playoffs the next six years.   Do that and we will likely be in the World Series one of the next six years.   That’s how I’m leaning and looking at as the best path forward for this organization after seeing how good the Dodgers are at this present year. 

Another thing to note is the two NL juggernauts in PHI/LAD are starting to get old right as MKE should be at their peak years.  Phi has a huge offseason here and potential makeover which could bring them down a clear notch. And Turner/Harper are going to start their decline at their age (while carrying massive contracts for like 7 more years).  Wheeler said he's done after 26 even before that injury, so he might quit now

Freeman is like 35/36 and guys like Betts/Teoscar are 33ish. Unfortunately LA is so loaded its likely they'll find a way to overcome this and just buy new players. Plus, they've already somewhat addressed it by investing so heavily in not aging SPs.   But just saying at least their O could take a step back as those MVP types start aging. We'll see who else they buy though.

[landoc88]

On 10/18/2025 at 11:12 PM, jay87shot said:

Trade Freddy and Perkins to Boston for Jarren Duran 

Boston adds to the rotation and clears up their OF logjam. We get 3 years of a young top tier LF who checks all the Brewer boxes.

Then go big Aaron Ashby, Trevor Megill, and Issac Collins for Ketel Marte.

The Dbacks get 3 impact players for a big time talent that may be on the outside in the club house.

Sign Devin Williams 1/6 with incentives to 15 million

Devin's underlying numbers were still good and with Megill on the move in the previous trade would add some late inning experience. He could build himself back up in Milwaukee for a better run at free agency.

Turang, Chourio, Yelich, Marte, Contreras, Duran, Vaughn, Frelick, Durbin would be crazy better. Those deals also leave the farm systems almost untouched and even though the rotation lacks an ace it is extremely deep and talented.

Done send it in

[Lloyd330]

Trade Freddy for Duran - Offer Duran 4/60 ( he has a 8mil club option and then arb for 2 seasons )

Trade for Joe Ryan - Pratt/Letson

Off Tyler Mahle a 3/25 deal 5/10/10 with 2 mil  opt out after yr 1

 

 

[jay87shot]

40 minutes ago, Lloyd330 said:

Trade Freddy for Duran - Offer Duran 4/60 ( he has a 8mil club option and then arb for 2 seasons )

Trade for Joe Ryan - Pratt/Letson

Off Tyler Mahle a 3/25 deal 5/10/10 with 2 mil  opt out after yr 1

 

 

I think Mahle will cost at least double that, he had a 2.18 era in 16 starts. I am pretty sure he is healthy, at least it looked like he made a start or 2 in September. I like Joe Ryan a lot but my guess is that it would take a package that gets close to what the Red Sox gave up for Crochet to get him.

[jay87shot]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/previewing-the-2025-26-free-agent-class-starting-pitcher.html

I was kind of wondering what lower value/reclamation style pitchers would be available. My guess is that we wait out the market and sign a couple cheap vets in January/February like Q and Anderson last year. Here are some guys I like

German Marquez- As a swing guy he would likely gain a mph or two and be at 96-97. Getting out of Colorado is huge and will be a full year removed from Tommy John and a stress reaction in his elbow.

Jon Gray- He is out probably most of next year, but another quality arm that would really play up in the bullpen and some of the small tweets out staff is great at. A 2 year deal with a minimum 2025 salary and smaller 2026 team option would be nice.

Dustin May- He probably gets a better deal than the 1st two but another great arm would be great in shorter stints.

Jordan Montgomery- This would maybe be like a Tyler Alexander style move. It would be a gamble but he was so good from 21-23 that it would be low risk.

Triston McKenzie- Injuries have stalled a promising start to his career. He would be smart to sign a minor league deal with us, could be another upside reliever/multi inning relief option.

Eric Fedde- He was so good in 2024 that I think there is still something in the tank. He looked passable with is at the end of the year that I wouldnt be against a minor league deal or vet min deal if non guaranteed.

Any thoughts or other options you guys like.

[Ro Mueller]

I’d think that guys like Brendan Donovan or Alec Bohm would be of interest to us. 

 

[Scooterfletcher]

30 minutes ago, Ro Mueller said:

I’d think that guys like Brendan Donovan or Alec Bohm would be of interest to us. 

 

Bohm could make sense in a change of scenery type move.   They’d like someone cheaper as they are too close if not over the tax.   I don’t think we should do it but Phils probably would do Bohm for Ortiz straight up for those that seem to hate Ortiz on this site.  

[TURBO]

23 minutes ago, Scooterfletcher said:

Bohm could make sense in a change of scenery type move.   They’d like someone cheaper as they are too close if not over the tax.   I don’t think we should do it but Phils probably would do Bohm for Ortiz straight up for those that seem to hate Ortiz on this site.  

Why do you think the Phils would do Bohm for Ortiz straight up?  Any evidence of such nonsense?

[Scooterfletcher]

1 hour ago, TURBO said:

Why do you think the Phils would do Bohm for Ortiz straight up?  Any evidence of such nonsense?

I have the same evidence you and any other posted here save one particular poster.    He’s cheaper and good defensively and has more to offer offensively than he showed last year and is more controllable.   Is that enough “nonsense” conjecture evidence for you?  Did you have a bad day at work (assuming you work) and want to talk down to people for sharing ideas?   Not the warmest poster on this site but that’s ok.   Have a good night buddy.  

[nate82]

4 hours ago, Ro Mueller said:

I’d think that guys like Brendan Donovan or Alec Bohm would be of interest to us. 

 

Donovan makes a lot of sense but the Cardinals won’t trade within the division.  

[jay87shot]

I wonder how far down the road the front office looks when thinking about moves. I really doubt that there is much if any moves this offseason 1 big move would be nice in my opinion. However next offseason could see mass changes. 

2027 offseason moves decisions

Free Agents=Vaughn, Peralta

1 year left= Contreras, Megill

Add in solid raises to guys who will be hitting arbitration for the 1st time, our top prospects will be close (likely pushing out Ortiz), and the unknown of the collective bargaining. I could see a bunch of potential smaller moves set to position us for next offseason. I would think a potential Megill or Peralta trade being the most talked about but maybe an odd ball move that at first doesn't make sense but will in the long run (no ideas as of now)

 

 

[jay87shot]

3 team ideas

Brewers get Duran Red Sox get McKenzie Gore Nats get Ashby, Collins, Red Sox lower level prospect, Brewers lower level prospect.

We would get a big OF upgrade without giving up Freddy, there is some downside in giving up Ashby but we can overcome that likely.

You could do the same package but swap in Joe Ryan for Gore, you could also swap Henderson for Ashby if preferred. Maybe this could be Sandy Alcantara to Boston as well with Miami wanting a slightly different mix of players

Brewers get Edward Cabrera Marlins get DL Hall and 2 Padres prospects  Padres get Megill 

I have said that if the team does end up trading Freddy that I would love to try and get Edward Cabrera as a cheaper top of the rotation potential arm that could help Misi, Priester, and the rest up top. I think this could be a potential steal if the Padres have anything left to trade.

[SF70]

19 hours ago, jay87shot said:

3 team ideas

Brewers get Duran Red Sox get McKenzie Gore Nats get Ashby, Collins, Red Sox lower level prospect, Brewers lower level prospect.

We would get a big OF upgrade without giving up Freddy, there is some downside in giving up Ashby but we can overcome that likely.

You could do the same package but swap in Joe Ryan for Gore, you could also swap Henderson for Ashby if preferred. Maybe this could be Sandy Alcantara to Boston as well with Miami wanting a slightly different mix of players

Brewers get Edward Cabrera Marlins get DL Hall and 2 Padres prospects  Padres get Megill 

I have said that if the team does end up trading Freddy that I would love to try and get Edward Cabrera as a cheaper top of the rotation potential arm that could help Misi, Priester, and the rest up top. I think this could be a potential steal if the Padres have anything left to trade.

Cabrera is a budding ace and as such is worth far more in return than the players listed.

Duran’s arby cost the next 3 years could approach $40M. Do you really see the Brewers taking on that much $? No super 2 additions for this team imo. 

[Sixtolezcano]

On 10/18/2025 at 11:12 PM, jay87shot said:

Trade Freddy and Perkins to Boston for Jarren Duran 

Boston adds to the rotation and clears up their OF logjam. We get 3 years of a young top tier LF who checks all the Brewer boxes.

Then go big Aaron Ashby, Trevor Megill, and Issac Collins for Ketel Marte.

The Dbacks get 3 impact players for a big time talent that may be on the outside in the club house.

Sign Devin Williams 1/6 with incentives to 15 million

Devin's underlying numbers were still good and with Megill on the move in the previous trade would add some late inning experience. He could build himself back up in Milwaukee for a better run at free agency.

Turang, Chourio, Yelich, Marte, Contreras, Duran, Vaughn, Frelick, Durbin would be crazy better. Those deals also leave the farm systems almost untouched and even though the rotation lacks an ace it is extremely deep and talented.

Duran, Marte, and Williams would destroy the Brewers financial model. Also losing Peralta and Ashby (with Woodruff outside of their price range) result in a woefully weak SP staff.

[KCBrewerfan34]

Aren’t we well stocked in the OF? 

[jay87shot]

8 hours ago, KCBrewerfan34 said:

Aren’t we well stocked in the OF? 

Yes, for sure but if you are looking to upgrade the offense 2B/SS and OF are really the only great options and there are more high OF options available. In my opininion if we could get a quality OF'er it wouldnt be that hard to sell high on Isaac Collins. CJ Abrams is probably the only high end MI and will cost a ton.

[TURBO]

I don't think we are that well stocked at OF anymore.  There was a time when we all thought we were loaded there (Mitchell, Wiemer, Frelick), but things change pretty quickly.

We definitely can use the help in the OF because who is up next from the minors?  Lara, but he isn't going to help a lot with the bat.  Payne, hasn't sniffed A+ ball yet, so he's a ways away from helping the MLB team.  After those two, we have no one else that is close to coming up and making an impact in the near future.

Unless I am missing someone, we are thin at OF prospects that will have an impact in the next couple of years.

Look at our current OF.

Collins, Chourio, Frelick, Perkins, and I suppose loosely you can include Yelich (though I think that ship has sailed)  Is Collins going to be the guy he was in the first half or was that a mirage?  Chourio and Frelick are pretty much locks.  Do we want Perkins starting for an extended period of time?

After those 4, what do we have for 2026?

Lockridge?  Pass...

I think we could easily add a big bat outfielder to this line-up, and yes, I do think it is a NEED not a luxury.

[TURBO]

19 hours ago, KCBrewerfan34 said:

Aren’t we well stocked in the OF? 

Nope, not at all...  We are pretty thin there as I just outlined in my post above.

[Devinep]

There are plenty of OF options. But the obsession with guys who are not much with the bat but good defenders (including Lara), has created a lot of redundancy in the OF. Like, what good is Blake Perkins or Brandon Lockridge as a defensive sub for Sal Frelick, for example?

maybe trading some of the d-1st guys makes room in the OF to get the legit bat this team could use.