6 players who are entering their final days on the Brewers

Joe Ross

Ross has filled an important multi-inning swingman role for the Brewers this year and has been a productive member of this strong pitching staff. The seven-year veteran has made a return to the big leagues after being out of action for the past three seasons. To his credit, he's performed admirably.

In 19 outings (10 starts), Ross has a 3.74 ERA and 113 ERA+ in 65 innings. He's been money as a relief pitcher, though, which could be his role going forward if he is willing to make that change.

In 18 relief innings this year, the right-hander has a miniscule 0.50 ERA. He's allowed just one run all year on 11 hits, striking out 16 and walking one. Outside of the 2019 season, this is the first time he's had an extended look as a reliever and this time around the move has paid dividends.

It's unclear where Ross's fit on next year's team is, but he's going to be an unrestricted free agent once this season comes to a close and it's a lot likelier that another team brings him aboard on a low-cost, two-year deal as a reliever than the Brewers.

Gary Sanchez

Sanchez is another player that has filled his respective role admirably, but there's no real need to bring him back in 2025. He's been an oft-used backup catcher this season and has rewarded the Brewers with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 78 games, posting a .721 OPS and 99 OPS+ along the way.

The long-time Yankees backstop was very strong for the 2023 Padres but hasn't been able to replicate that production in Milwaukee this season. He's got a mutual option tied to his name as well, but the Brewers probably won't want to bring him back and can find a cheaper alternate elsewhere, maybe even in the form of Jeferson Quero.