The Milwaukee Brewers have experienced a dynamic and active offseason and regular season through 2024 and into late 2025, marked by numerous roster moves, trades, injuries, and key player decisions. This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the major transactions and roster changes, as well as insights into the current roster composition as of November 18, 2025.
### Current Roster Composition
As of mid-November 2025, the Brewers’ roster includes a total of 39 players across pitching, catching, infield, and outfield positions. The pitching staff is the largest group with 21 pitchers, featuring a mix of right-handed and left-handed arms, ranging in height and age, with key players like Brandon Woodruff (LHP), Freddy Peralta (RHP), and Robert Gasser (LHP) anchoring the rotation and bullpen.
The catching corps consists of two players: William Contreras, who remains a vital part of the team despite the Brewers declining his club option for 2026, and Jeferson Quero, a younger catcher acquired to provide depth.
The infield includes eight players, with a combination of left- and right-handed batters and a range of defensive versatility. Notables include Jake Bauers (1B/OF), Tyler Black (utility infielder), and Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF), who was acquired in a midseason trade. The outfield also features eight players, including established veterans like Christian Yelich and promising young talents such as Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell, though Mitchell has spent significant time on the injured list.
### Key Offseason Moves and Contract Decisions
The offseason saw several important contract decisions and free agency developments. On November 18, 2025, Brandon Woodruff, a cornerstone of the Brewers’ pitching staff, accepted the qualifying offer, securing his presence for another season. However, the Brewers declined mutual options on first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana, making both players free agents. The club also declined the option on catcher William Contreras, though Contreras remains with the team as he navigates arbitration for the upcoming season.
Earlier in November, the team declined Danny Jansen’s mutual option, making the catcher a free agent, while picking up Freddy Peralta’s club option for 2026, ensuring stability in their starting rotation. Additionally, Coleman Crow was added to the 40-man roster, signaling the team’s investment in young pitching talent.
### Trades and Acquisitions
The Brewers made several significant trades to bolster the roster during the 2025 season. On July 31, 2025, they acquired right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a player to be named later (PTBNL) and cash considerations. That same day, the Brewers traded left-hander Nestor Cortes and shortstop prospect Jorge Quintana, along with cash, to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Brandon Lockridge, adding depth and versatility to their outfield options.
A notable trade on July 28, 2025, saw the Brewers acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for infield prospect Jadher Areinamo. Jansen was immediately added to the active roster, replacing Eric Haase, who was designated for assignment.
Earlier in the year, the Brewers traded right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn, who was optioned to Triple-A Nashville at the time of acquisition but has since become part of the active roster.
### Injuries and Disabled List Management
Injuries have played a significant role in shaping the Brewers’ roster throughout the 2025 season. Several players spent time on the injured list (IL), including key figures such as Garrett Mitchell (60-day IL due to left shoulder surgery), Brandon Woodruff (60-day IL for right shoulder surgery), and DL Hall (left lat strain).
The Brewers managed these injuries through a series of recalls and options between the major league club and Triple-A Nashville. For example, in early September 2025, pitchers DL Hall and Trevor Megill were activated from the 15-day injured list, while Brandon Woodruff was placed on the IL with a right lat strain. Similarly, the team frequently moved players like Carlos Rodriguez, Chad Patrick, and Tobias Myers between the active roster and Triple-A to maintain pitching depth and flexibility.
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