The Milwaukee Brewers are clarifying their roster strategy as the offseason progresses.
According to “reporting from USA Today”, the organization has informed interested teams that World Series MVP William Contreras is not available for trade.
The team is currently prioritizing a contract extension for the All-Star catcher, as noted by “ClutchPoints”.
Contreras, who finished the season with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs, remains a central figure in the franchise plans.
The club previously exercised his $15.5 million option for the 2027 season.
While the catcher is staying put, the team is taking a different approach regarding Trevor Megill.
The Brewers are actively listening to trade inquiries for the veteran closer, per “the outlets”.
Megill, who recorded 30 saves and a 2.63 ERA during the 2026 campaign, is approaching free agency.
The organization has a history of trading pitchers nearing the end of their contracts, having previously moved players such as Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams and Freddy Peralta.
Despite this trend, the front office is not guaranteed to move the closer.
The team may choose to retain Megill if the return on a potential deal does not justify the loss of depth in the bullpen.
These developments reflect the team’s ongoing efforts to balance its championship core with long-term financial and roster flexibility.
The primary focus remains on whether the front office can successfully negotiate a long-term deal with Contreras before he reaches free agency after next season.
For now, the club maintains a firm stance on its star catcher while continuing to evaluate the market for its bullpen assets.
The situation highlights the complex decision-making process for a team coming off its first World Series title.
No sudden changes to this strategy have been reported by the mentioned sources at this time.