3 Brewers players who shouldn't make 2024 postseason roster

The Milwaukee Brewers have their postseason spot clinched, winning the NL Central by a wide margin. They appear unlikely to track down the Phillies for the second seed in the National League, meaning they will play in the dreaded Wild Card round of the playoffs.

During September, rosters expand to 28 players. However, when the postseason begins, rosters shrink back down to 26 players. Teams can use anyone from their 40 man roster for playoff roster spots and they can change between rounds. The roster you use for the Wild Card can be different from the NLDS and the NLCS and the World Series. No one has to use minor league options or be DFAed in order to be left off the roster for a certain round.

It's all about putting the best 26 players on the roster for that given round. That means the roster will look quite a bit different than how the Brewers constructed their roster for the regular season. Who could be left out when all the decisions are made?

1. Hoby Milner

Hoby Milner is a clear candidate to be left off the playoff roster. The veteran lefty has been a trusted arm for years in the Brewers bullpen, but 2024 has been a clear down season for Milner. He's looked better lately, but it's difficult for the Brewers to trust him right now in high leverage spots and every single spot in the postseason is a high leverage spot.

Milner's 4.82 ERA this year is his highest since 2021, his first year with the Brewers. Even though there have been plenty of opportunities throughout the year for the Brewers to part ways with him, Milner has stuck around and he appears likely to stick through the regular season.

For a best of three series, there's not as many pitchers that are needed, which means bullpen jobs are at a premium. Pat Murphy needs his most trusted arms. The best version of this Brewers bullpen simply does not include Hoby Milner at this point.