3B Caleb Durbin, SS Andrew Monasterio, Util Anthony Seigler and Comp B pick traded to Red Sox for LHP Kyle Harrison, LHP Shane Drohan and 2B/SS David Hamilton

[owbc]

10 minutes ago, liveforoctober said:

Well, this definitely clears the runway for infield innings in Nashville. I'm not sure Mona or Seigler were going see much big league time once Jett proved worthy ... so both would have been eating innings down there. Lots of quick promotions seemingly in the pipeline once the season starts.

Can't worry about opening day infield options yet - more action is coming. Will wait until we have our roster set. 

I hope Brock Wilken has been eating his Wheaties. He may have just been handed a life changing opportunity.

Dylan Moore was one idea I had but he was signed by the Phillies to a minor league deal last week. 

Also another random thought -- it seems like all inhibitions are gone for this FO now. They've gone full Billy Beane.

[snoogans8056]

Sure feels like Megill and Patrick are our next selling at their high point guys…

We are clearly clearing out the infield for that wave of prospects coming up.

1B / DH: Adams, Wilken, Burke, Fischer

2B: Turang

SS / 3B: Pratt, Jett, Made

3B: Wilken, Fischer

Sign Turang to an extension, let him be the adult in the room.

[brewcrewdue80]

I'd say the idea on Ortiz playing 3b with Williams SS has to consider is Jett a better SS than 3b defensively?

Im amazed we used another draft pick for trade. That Murphy who couldnt gush more about Durbin when we traded for him is already traded away. I do like who we got back simply because I like ceiling potential in trades. The 2 pitchers feel like having a higher ceiling than Durbin.

How does this trade affect 40man?

[True Blue Brew Crew]

42 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

Are the Brewers better now than end of last season? Not a chance anyone believes that so what are we doing here? That and once again pissing off the team leader and catcher by going to arby. This team sure seems to make things a bit more difficult than they have to be. Just my opinion of course. 

Perhaps not, though it's still arguable given the youthful talent across the roster and the plenty of remaining room for many of these guys to see more ascension.

What matters most to me though is that the Brewers are clearly better going into 2026 than they were going into 2025. Does anyone even remember the name of the guy the Brewers were forced to start for the home opener? Now look at the absolute wealth of young, very high pedigree rotation arms the Brewers have at their disposal.

In the span of about 14 months, the Brewers have turned one year of Freddy Peralta and a scrappy, pint sized infielder the Yankees had no use for into a top 50 infielder, and two major league ready top 100 pedigree starting arms. That's elite asset management. It's somewhat stunning that some here are pouting about this when we should all be in awe of it

[TURBO]

48 minutes ago, snoogans8056 said:

Sure feels like Megill and Patrick are our next selling at their high point guys…

We are clearly clearing out the infield for that wave of prospects coming up.

1B / DH: Adams, Wilken, Burke, Fischer

2B: Turang

SS / 3B: Pratt, Jett, Made

3B: Wilken, Fischer

Sign Turang to an extension, let him be the adult in the room.

I don't think Patrick is on the block, I think we view him as a guy to keep around in the rotation for a few years.

I also don't think that signing Turang to an extension is a priority with the guys we have coming.  He is going to get far too expensive to do so, and I think we have him until 2030 already...

[Jim French Stepstool]

3 hours ago, patrickgpe said:

I would have to think this was a precursor to another move, I'm fine with moving Durbin because I never thought he was a every day 3rd baseman and his value is high right now, but it seems like the possible replacements in the minors are still a year away. 

Agree with all these points, but to be honest I'll miss Durbin. There's a lot to be said for someone being asked to fill a need & filling it well, even though the peg didn't fit into the hole perfectly. And I think he's going to have one of those careers where if you're the opponent you'll hate seeing him come to the plate in a big spot.

But yeah, he's built to play 2B. And with all the MINF talent through the system........

[jay87shot]

6 minutes ago, brewcrewdue80 said:

I'd say the idea on Ortiz playing 3b with Williams SS has to consider is Jett a better SS than 3b defensively?

Im amazed we used another draft pick for trade. That Murphy who couldnt gush more about Durbin when we traded for him is already traded away. I do like who we got back simply because I like ceiling potential in trades. The 2 pitchers feel like having a higher ceiling than Durbin.

How does this trade affect 40man?

I agree that should be looked into. I know the mindset is to not move Ortiz off SS and Turang off 2B because of the elite defense. I think one thing to keep in mind is that Jett only had 151 plate appearences in AAA and they we pretty shaky. 

Here are some potential cheaper trade names for 3B/IF I came up with.

Coby Mayo (defense??), Baty/Vientos/Mauricio, Alec Bohm??, Alex Freeland, Will Wagner, Jace Jung, Matt Shaw (I know not happening), Shay Whitcomb, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith (maybe to good in RF to move to 3B).

I think one of the mets guys make the most sense, I like Mauricio myself but Baty would be a great fit if the price wasn't to high.

[Lathund]

I think this is an extremely Brewers-y trade. In that it's a somewhat odd trade roster-wise, but seemingly a very good value trade. 

I liked Seigler more than most, I think his AAA data and the underlying numbers suggest he can be a solid hitter, despite the poor initial results. But, he also won't be much more than a solid or above average hitter; decent average, high OBP, little power. If he could play SS, or was a really good 3B/2B/LF/RF, or a passable catcher, he'd still be a Brewer. But he's sort of inbetween; with neither a bat good enough to warrant a spot on it's own, nor the defense to justify the bat. He might have a 2 WAR season, but he'll never have much more. So not a big deal either way, not with so many promising infielders coming up. 

Monasterio for Hamilton is a wash. Same age, Hamilton is a slightly worse hitter, a slightly better defender, and a much better baserunner. In a bench role, whatever small differences aren't going to matter much. I liked Monasterio though, seemed to have a great attitude, managing well with very limited and inconsistent opportunities. Brewers know Hamilton well though, so I presume they like him. 

Drohan I've never heard of before. But his development seems very Brewers-y. Struggled a bit in his first few years. Started throwing a cutter and a more Sweeper-like slider alongside it in 2024. Struggled massively with control that year. Sorted it out in 2025, massively cutting the walk rate while maintaining the increased strikeout rate, posted really good AAA numbers. Age and injuries keeping his prospect status down, but seems a prime candidate to have a good few years with the Brewers. 

I'm actually really surprised to see Durbin traded. But the logic is probably quite sound; he's got the speed, defense and contact skills to have a high floor. Almost guaranteed to put up 1-2 WAR, likely to put up more. But the ceiling also isn't high; with his skillset, can he really be meaningfully better than he was in 2026? 

I don't want to put too much emphasis on that last point though; I don't think the Brewers were low on Durbin. But that brings us to Harrison; He peaked at #18 (Pipeline), #26 (BA), #20 (BP) 2 and 3 years ago. He's still only 24. He improved his velo this year, Pitching+ already rates him as above average, Brewers are going to tweak his secondaries somewhat and he'll immediately be a solid MLB starter. Heck, he already was this past season; Sub 4 FIP/xFIP, ERA and xERA slightly above 4. It's Quinn Priester redux. 

People tend to write off top prospects who don't perform straight away. Harrison is a big get, and I think the Brewers simply found the value too good to pass up. I don't think they wanted to lose Durbin, but they have one of the best prospects in the game (Made) who could be at 3B a year from now. Pena is a top 30-40 prospect who also could play 3B. Pratt is also a top 50-70 prospect type who is likely a SS, which opens up for the others to play 3B. Fischer is a top 100 guy, noone really doubts the bat, great 3B prospect if he sticks. Wilken and Adams have also been fringe top 100 contenders.

There is just so much talent at Durbins positions. It makes sense to make the team temporarily weaker there to greatly strengthen the LHP ranks. 

[Playing Catch]

I'm with the consensus here. Shock, followed by a mixture of bemusement and disappointment, followed by anticipation.

It seems to me with his moderate pull-side power profile, Durbin will do well playing pepper with the Green Monster.

Frelick to 3rd? Nah, probably just I Don't Know.

[Jim French Stepstool]

3 hours ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

December 1, 2021

Milwaukee Brewers traded CF Jackie Bradley Jr., SS David Hamilton and 3B Alex Binelas to Boston Red Sox for RF Hunter Renfroe.

 

Welcome back Mr. Hamilton. I think, given the current makeup of the team, I would have preferred Binelas.

Binelas is with the Phillies organization now. Boston released him last year.

[WiscoSportsHub]

4 hours ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Pretty slim pickings on the free agent front now. Ty France is still out there. Wilmer Flores, Ramon Urias, Adam Frazier, Tim Anderson, Luis Urias, and Gio Urshela are all utility types at this point in their careers.

I’d throw Luis Rengifo’s name into the mix as well, could this be an increased confidence in Tyler Black?

This trade reeks of the Brewers not wanting to pay for a veteran starter. I do think they can bring the best out of the pitchers they got, but having to include a pick in this deal is head scratching.

[Bulldogboy]

41 minutes ago, True Blue Brew Crew said:

Perhaps not, though it's still arguable given the youthful talent across the roster and the plenty of remaining room for many of these guys to see more ascension.

What matters most to me though is that the Brewers are clearly better going into 2026 than they were going into 2025. Does anyone even remember the name of the guy the Brewers were forced to start for the home opener? Now look at the absolute wealth of young, very high pedigree rotation arms the Brewers have at their disposal.

In the span of about 14 months, the Brewers have turned one year of Freddy Peralta and a scrappy, pint sized infielder the Yankees had no use for into a top 50 infielder, and two major league ready top 100 pedigree starting arms. That's elite asset management. It's somewhat stunning that some here are pouting about this when we should all be in awe of it

In looking at it like this i can agree with you that they may have made some moves here that have added significantly to the depth of arms that may make up for the issue i see in the infield. I do know the Harrison kid is talented. Miz Patrick Sproat Harrison Henderson Priester and Gasser should be a great place to begin building the next great rotation. I think we are used to the Brewers hanging on to young players and Durbin qualifys. I would feel better if Ortiz was good for 2024 results not 2025.

[gregmag]

2 hours ago, MrTPlush said:

Doug Melvin would be calling Yuni B out of retirement right about now.

Trigger warning please!

[patrickgpe]

27 minutes ago, jay87shot said:

 

Here are some potential cheaper trade names for 3B/IF I came up with.

Coby Mayo (defense??), Baty/Vientos/Mauricio, Alec Bohm??, Alex Freeland, Will Wagner, Jace Jung, Matt Shaw (I know not happening), Shay Whitcomb, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith (maybe to good in RF to move to 3B).

 

A guy like Bohm would interest me, Not because he is great but because he is a vet in his last season before free agency. It bridges the gap between today and when Fischer, Pratt, Wilkens etc,. I don't think it makes sense to get a young guy with a few years of control. I think Bohm would put up similar numbers to Durbin actually. 

[gregmag]

1 hour ago, Jopal78 said:

So Devin Williams for a two talented but un-proven arms, an infielder they traded away once before and a 5th outfielder.

 

Even stacking the deck with negative characterizations as you’ve done here, that sounds like a pretty decent return for an expensive closer we didn’t need.

[patrickgpe]

Just now, gregmag said:

Even stacking the deck with negative characterizations as you’ve done here, that sounds like a pretty decent return for an expensive closer we didn’t need.

who has been not good since being traded. 

[RobDeer 45]

Got a text from my friend that said "well, no Durbin this year."  I assumed he got hurt and didn't even think of a trade.  Then I saw Monasterio and Seigler were included and I was confused.  My initial reaction was, something else has to be coming after this trade.  Another trade or signing.  I'd be all for a low risk one or two year deal or trade, as long as we aren't giving up much.  But I also think we can figure this out, in true Brewer fashion, with what we have.  I put my trust in the front office and I'm excited to see how the new guys perform.  I'm guessing it was either sell high or we got a great offer from the Sox and couldn't turn it down.  As others have said, they will take higher end talent and figure out who plays where later.  I believe we have more upside after this trade, but it may take a year to find a third basemen.  

[SF70]

Can’t believe we got Harrison. This team’s PDS is going to turn him into a monster, and a monster from the left-side which we need organizationally and in our rotation.

His deception is the separator for me. 

Durbin was a placeholder. Hamilton gives the team better defense, speed and BR ability than Monasterio, plus he bats LH. The other lefty pitcher just deepens the deepest organizational pitching in all of baseball.

[liveforoctober]

4 minutes ago, gregmag said:

Even stacking the deck with negative characterizations as you’ve done here, that sounds like a pretty decent return for an expensive closer we didn’t need.

My very first thought was the same "that seems like a good deal".

I am not sure why people think we should be getting one of the Holliday boys back for a season of Devin Williams or a season of Freddy Peralta.

[Brewcrew82]

1 hour ago, sveumrules said:

Who believed the 2025 Brewers were better than the 2024 Brewers before pitchers and catchers had even reported to Maryvale?

Here is the 2025 Season Win Prediction thread, the overwhelming majority of the posters saw them regressing from the 93 wins they posted in 2024.

Or that the 2024 Brewers were better than the 2023 Brewers.....And on and on

[hawing]

3 hours ago, Underachiever said:

Went over to Sox talk. Initial fan response is positive. This guy:

Wow! Can’t believe the Brewers accepted that trade. This was a steal. We got a promising and controlled IF for literally pure garbage.

Edit: Is "pure garbage" an oxymoron? 

Boston fans are super proud of their dirty water, so maybe "literally pure garbage" is less pejorative than we think! 😉

[Turning2]

This is still sinking in. Initial reaction is that the Brewers are, at best, positioning for '27 (with them presuming no lengthy lockout), but more likely positioning for '28 (presuming a lengthy lockout) and beyond. Unless another trade is in the works, 2026 feels like a placeholder, mail it in season just biding time until all the new prospect saviors arrive to save the day. It also reveals how the organization feels about the young pitching depth. This is all going to take some time to digest. 

[Brewcrew82]

If there was any doubt at this point, controllable, particularly youthful, high-upside, starting pitching=most valuable commodity in baseball.

Only thing that compares is young, controllable, power-hitting middle IFers and CFers. 

After their two most recent trades, the Brewers now have a stockpile of the former. 

As for the latter, they have Jackson Chourio under contract for 8 more years, and Jesus Made probably only a year away. 

That's the plan, and their pathway to a WS.....

[Austin Tatious]

Would people be ok with packaging Logan Henderson and Brock Wilken (or Luke Adams) for a controllable young 3B?  

[Brewcrew82]

3 minutes ago, Turning2 said:

This is still sinking in. Initial reaction is that the Brewers are, at best, positioning for '27 (with them presuming no lengthy lockout), but more likely positioning for '28 (presuming a lengthy lockout) and beyond. Unless another trade is in the works, 2026 feels like a placeholder, mail it in season just biding time until all the new prospect saviors arrive to save the day. It also reveals how the organization feels about the young pitching depth. This is all going to take some time to digest. 

I think people really need to get out of the "window" mentality with this FO. 

The Brewers don't circle single years of contention. What they focus on is this year (hence the, "win tonight" mantra), and then keeping the train rolling for each of the next 6 years or so. They want to get to the postseason every single one of those years and thereby maximize their WS chances.