The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series last season, but will now have to get ready for next season.
The Brewers have a chance to be more than just a one-and-done championship team. Almost all of their key players are under contract for next season and beyond, and they are a very young team that is expected to only get better. However, it's impossible to carry the same team into the next season.
The Brewers may not be making many changes to their championship team, but some are coming.
Infield
The big question mark for the Brewers is Jake Bauers. He was extended a qualifying offer, but he was one of their best hitters last year, and losing him would be a huge change. Luckily for the Brewers, they already have their replacement in Andrew Vaughn, who was expected to be the starting first baseman before his injury, opening the door for Bauers.
Vaughn being the starting first baseman all season would be a big change, but not necessarily a bad one. He has been great since joining the Brewers. As for depth at first base, the Brewers could look at prospects Blake Burke or Andrew Fischer. Fischer had a historic season in the minors, hitting 48 home runs.
Outfield
The Brewers' outfield is pretty cut and dry. Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell will start every day. Sal Frelick and Luis Lara are expected to share right field. Lara is already signed to an extension, and Frelick played through a labrum injury last season. The two could make for great production in right field.
Starting Rotation
This is the group that will see the most changes for the Brewers, but in a good way.
Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson will be the Nos. 1 and 2 in the rotation. Robert Gasser came on late in the year and looks like he will be the team's No. 3 going into the year. The Brewers also likely expect Kyle Harrison to revert back to form and he will surely be back in the rotation.
Those four being in the rotation all year will be a big change from last season, but the biggest change will be Quinn Priester.
Priester was great for the Brewers in 2025, really reviving his career. He underwent season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery this year and should be ready by the time the season starts. The Brewers' rotation is expected to be even better next season.
Bullpen
Here, the name to watch is Trevor Megill. He is one year away from free agency and could meet the same fate as Josh Hader and Devin Williams. The Brewers could trade him this offseason, pushing Abner Uribe into the closer role.
Uribe is very capable, and Aaron Ashby would be the best setup man in baseball.
As for other changes, the Brewers could look to add relievers in free agency. JoJo Romero and Antonio Senzatela are both free agents and played a big role down the stretch for the Brewers.
The Brewers always seem to find diamonds in the rough when it comes to the bullpen, so replacing the departing free agents shouldn't be an issue. However, this is the group that figures to experience the most change after the Brewers' championship.