Feinsand: Milwaukee Brewers Should Be “Aggressive” at Deadline

[JoeyWiemerTruther]

I realize I sound aggressive saying I’d send Pena and 2 others for Miller, it’s just cause I always assume guys will be a bit more expensive to acquire than I’d originally expect, mainly guys with multiple years of control left. I also know Pena is still ranked high but assume he’s lost a bit of luster this year with his health issues and only 2 HRs in 40 games, maybe prospective trade partners wouldn’t think this though. And the fact I think he’d be blocked in the IF until 2029 (Turang possible trade post 2028) with 2B Turang, SS Pratt and 3B Made until then, so he is imo somewhat expendable. But yes the Brewers do have a ton of depth to trade from and some guys who are ranked around 10-15 in our system would be top 5 in others so maybe could get away without sending Pena for someone like Miller.

[Lathund]

I think the Brewers will be more aggressive than usual, but I don't see it being Skubal or Miller. Neither move really fits with what their MO has always been. And I think they'll be aggressive but within their framework. If they're trading for a SD reliever, Morejon is probably a lot more likely. If they go for an actual quality starter, i.e someone who they count on as their #3 for the postseason and not just a arm-sparing regular season innings-eater, I think it'll be someone who is not a rental. 

Really though, what will decide what they do is where they get the best value. So it wouldn't surprise me if they instead go heavy on rental relievers, as you'll always pay a premium for starters. 

[adambr2]

1 hour ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Yes, and Devries netted Miller with an extra year of control. Miller sure as heck isn't going to net Made now.

 No, and to be clear I wouldn’t give up Made, nor do I think the Padres should have given up Devries. 

Pena is a little more interesting though, despite his ranking I think he’s pretty significantly behind Made and it may be tough to find where he fits.

[adambr2]

Also, I know people don’t like rentals, for obvious reasons but the positive tradeoff is that they’re cheaper. Everyone loves control but if you don’t even know where a guy fits in next year or if there will even be a baseball season next year, sometimes it’s the way to go to fill short term holes with your excess Tyler Blacks and Brock Wilkins who aren’t a part of your future anyway.

Historically the Brewers have had no problem going after rentals that they like. 

[JoeyWiemerTruther]

Passan soft predicting Skubal to Brewers. Return Logan Henderson, Josh Adamczewski, Ricki Moneys. A little pricey for me for a rental but it is Skubal. Swap Henderson with one of Gasser/Letson/Hardin and swap Adamczewski with Fischer or Jett and I think I’d do it.

[JoeyWiemerTruther]

In the same article, Passan said another possible deal could be Mason Miller to the Brewers for return Josh Adamczewski, Braylon Payne, Bishop Letson, and Sal Frelick. Again seems pretty pricey on the surface. If they swapped Adamczewski with Fischer or Jett and I’d consider it more. 

[Snoebird]

If the ask on Skubal is too rich, how about Jett Williams, Coleman Crow and Jayden Dubanewicz for Sandy Alcantara, who rarely has a bad day at the office?

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

I think our most tradable assets at the moment are:

sproat
jett
fischer
crow
frelick
gasser

 

[bensheeps]

23 minutes ago, TwinsBrewersWorldSeries said:

I think our most tradable assets at the moment are:

sproat
jett
fischer
crow
frelick
gasser

 

Seems like a reasonable list (although I always worry about moving a popular clubhouse presence like Sal during the season).

I'm still thinking (maybe foolishly) that we will make a big enough move that it will include at least one prospect (that will "hurt") that's not on this list.

[MrTPlush]

On 7/28/2026 at 9:25 AM, Team Canada said:

So are we creating a new topic every time some commentator says Brewers should be aggressive?

Every time I think about making a comment in rumors/transactions I just stop typing. It’s an unreadable mess at this point.

I might as well make my comment a new thread.

[TURBO]

On 7/28/2026 at 11:22 AM, JoeyWiemerTruther said:

Passan soft predicting Skubal to Brewers. Return Logan Henderson, Josh Adamczewski, Ricki Moneys. A little pricey for me for a rental but it is Skubal. Swap Henderson with one of Gasser/Letson/Hardin and swap Adamczewski with Fischer or Jett and I think I’d do it.

Geez.  To me, that is way too much to give up for 3 months of a starting pitcher.

I'd rather roll with Miz, Harrison and Henderson and save the farm.

[TURBO]

On 7/28/2026 at 11:31 AM, JoeyWiemerTruther said:

In the same article, Passan said another possible deal could be Mason Miller to the Brewers for return Josh Adamczewski, Braylon Payne, Bishop Letson, and Sal Frelick. Again seems pretty pricey on the surface. If they swapped Adamczewski with Fischer or Jett and I’d consider it more. 

GROSS