The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series, but it may be just the beginning of a long run.
Last season, the Brewers won the most games in baseball but failed to reach the World Series. This year, they also won the most games in baseball, but got the job done. The signs were there last year, but this season they were undeniable. The scary part is that they did it with some clear flaws and are going to be even better next season.
Starting Rotation Will Be Much Better In 2027
For much of the year, Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Kyle Harrison looked to be a trio that was going to carry the Brewers through October. However, Harrison had a very rough second half, losing his spot in the rotation. He did not look the same after his forearm injury, but before that, he had a 2.57 ERA through his first 15 starts.
Harrison hit a bump, but the team is expecting him to come back looking like the player he was early in the year. The Brewers went through the postseason without even using him, and having him back in the rotation will be huge if he is pitching as he did in the first half. Knowing the Brewers' track record with pitching, there's little reason to believe he won't be back to form.
Then there's Robert Gasser, who spent the first half of the year struggling. However, he ended the regular season on a roll and was phenomenal in the postseason. He made three starts, all on the road, and pitched great in all of them. He will be going into next season as one of the best starters on the team.
Finally, the arm everyone has forgotten about: Quinn Priester. In 2025, he made 29 appearances for the Brewers. He made 24 starts and was a bulk pitcher or pitched behind an opener in the other outings. He had a 3.32 ERA in 2025, and was one of the best starters on the team. He missed this season with injury, but is on track to be ready for spring training.
A rotation of Misiorowski, Henderson, Gasser, Harrison and Priester going into next year is much better than what they had this year overall. They also have Brandon Sproat, Shane Drohan and Coleman Crow as options to start.
Top Prospect In Baseball Is Coming
If fans thought Jackson Chourio was good, they're going to be shocked to learn the Brewers have another teenager in the minor leagues knocking on the door. Jesús Made is the No. 1 prospect in baseball and could be on the team as soon as opening day.
Like Chourio, many expect the Brewers to sign him to an extension, and at some point next season, he will be in Milwaukee. He is a shortstop, but the Brewers have a history of taking shortstops and moving them to second base or third base.
Look at Brice Turang or Caleb Durbin last year, for example. Made could move to third base, and there's an argument to be made that he would instantly be better than the platoon of Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton. Third base was one of the Brewers' only weaknesses for most of the year, and Made could fix that if he's as good as the organization thinks he is.
Chourio had a 20-homer, 20-steal season as a rookie, and if Made makes that kind of impact early, the Brewers infield will be amazing.
Start Of Something Special
This Brewers championship should not be seen as a fluke or a miracle run. They have been the best team in baseball for two seasons, but were simply not ready for a postseason series against a heavyweight like the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. This year, they proved they are ready to play in October for years to come.
Every one of their regular players except Jake Bauers is under contract for next season. Only William Contreras and Trevor Megill are not under contract past 2027.
Not to mention, Cooper Pratt and Chourio are only 22 years old and only getting better. Luis Lara will have a much bigger role. Garrett Mitchell just played his first full season and will look to improve next year as well.