The Brewers and free agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins are finalizing a two-year, $34MM guarantee that’ll allow him to opt out next winter, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). He is a client of the Boras Corporation. Hoskins takes a modified pillow contract after missing the entire 2023 season. At the tail end of Spring Training, he tore the ACL in his left knee while … [Read more...] about Brewers, Rhys Hoskins Finalizing Two-Year Deal
Brewers Interested In Garrett Cooper
The Brewers are known to be looking for additions at first base, with general manager Matt Arnold having admitted last month that both infield corners could use some work, listing a reunion with Carlos Santana as one move they have interest in. Today, Robert Murray of FanSided reiterates that interest in Santana but adds that the Brewers have also considered Garrett … [Read more...] about Brewers Interested In Garrett Cooper
Brewers, Willy Adames Avoid Arbitration
The Brewers and shortstop Willy Adames have avoided arbitration, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The CAA Sports client will make $12.25MM in 2024. The 2023 season was a slight step back for Adames at the plate but he continued to excel on defense. He hit 24 home runs last year, a bit below the 25 he hit in 2021 and the 31 in 2022. His .217 batting average was also the lowest of … [Read more...] about Brewers, Willy Adames Avoid Arbitration
Brewers, Corbin Burnes Avoid Arbitration
The Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes have agreed to a one-year deal worth $15.637MM for the 2024 campaign to avoid arbitration, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Burnes, 29, put together a strong season in 2023 with a 3.39 ERA in 193 2/3 trips to the plate. That performance earned him a third consecutive All Star appearance and and eighth-place finish in NL Cy … [Read more...] about Brewers, Corbin Burnes Avoid Arbitration
Brewers, Hoby Milner Avoid Arbitration
The Brewers and left-hander Hoby Milner have avoided arbitration, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The southpaw will make a salary of $2.05MM in the upcoming campaign. Friday is the deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to submit salary figures, with hearings set to take place in late January. Many cases will be resolved as that deadline approaches, such as this … [Read more...] about Brewers, Hoby Milner Avoid Arbitration