For the first time in three and a half years, the Brewers enter camp with a question at shortstop. Milwaukee was never going to make a realistic push to retain Willy Adames when he hit the open market. They’ll replace Adames internally, though doing so will open a camp battle at one of second or third base. Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz manned those respective positions in 2024. … [Read more...] about The Brewers’ Post-Adames Infield Options
Brewers, Josh Maciejewski Agree To Minor League Deal
The Brewers are in agreement with left-hander Josh Maciejewski on a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. He’d elected minor league free agency after being outrighted by the Yankees last September. Maciejewski, 29, was a 10th-round pick by New York in 2018. Despite the modest draft position, he pitched his way to the majors after six seasons in the Yankees … [Read more...] about Brewers, Josh Maciejewski Agree To Minor League Deal
Brewers, William Contreras Avoid Arbitration
The Brewers and catcher William Contreras have avoided arbitration, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He and the Brewers have signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2026. Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the backstop will make $6MM this year and there’s a $100K buyout on the $12MM option, so he’s guaranteed $6.1MM. He will still be under club control if … [Read more...] about Brewers, William Contreras Avoid Arbitration
Reds, Wade Miley Agree To Minor League Deal
The Reds and veteran lefty Wade Miley have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The O’Connell Sports Management client will earn a prorated $2.5MM base salary in the big leagues and can bump that to $4MM via innings-based incentives, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Miley, who’s on the mend from Tommy John surgery … [Read more...] about Reds, Wade Miley Agree To Minor League Deal
JB Bukauskas Accepts Outright Assignment With Brewers
The Brewers have passed right-hander JB Bukauskas through waivers and outrighted him to Triple-A, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The righty was designated for assignment last week. He had the right to elect free agency but has decided to accept, per Hogg, and will be in camp with the Brewers as a non-roster invitee. Bukauskas, 28, has been with the Brewers for … [Read more...] about JB Bukauskas Accepts Outright Assignment With Brewers