Predicting where the Brewers' top corner infield prospects will start the 2026 season

The Milwaukee Brewers have spent the past few seasons rebuilding the corner infield depth in their farm system, using the first round of the draft to stockpile talent at the position. Tyler Black, now primarily a first baseman, was selected in the first round in 2021. The club continued the trend with Brock Wilken in 2023, followed by Blake Burke in 2024, and Andrew Fischer in 2025.

While they weren’t first-round picks, the Brewers also added significant corner infield talent elsewhere in the draft. Mike Boeve was selected in the second round in 2023, with Eric Bitonti going in the third round that same year. Meanwhile, Luke Adams has developed into one of the organization’s more intriguing prospects after being taken in the 12th round of the 2022 draft.

On the international front, Luis Peña, often overshadowed by fellow Dominican infielder Jesus Made, has spent considerable time developing at third base. Meanwhile, newcomer Jett Williams could carve out his path to major league playing time at the hot corner, particularly if Luis Rengifo struggles. It’s also possible he could compete for at-bats with Joey Ortiz, provided the Brewers' shortstop doesn't regain his offensive form.

All that said, there is a log jam of talented corner infield prospects currently in the Brewers system. Here we take a look at where Milwaukee might deploy them to start the 2026 season.

Predicting where the Milwaukee Brewers' top corner infield prospects will start the 2026 season

Tyler Black, Brock Wilken: Triple-A - Nashville Sounds

With Black a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, Wilken having played 187 games at Double-A between 2024 and 2025, Triple-A seems like the destination for these two to begin 2026. Even if Williams -- who is likely to be playing more up the middle -- starts there as well, the designated hitter spot allows Nashville Sounds manager Rick Sweet to keep each of Williams, Black, and Wilken in the lineup as much as possible.

Luke Adams, Mike Boeve, and Blake Burke: Double-A - Biloxi Shuckers

Each of Adams, Boeve, and Burke finished the 2025 season in Double-A, but all three still have more to prove at that level. Boeve and Adams are both hoping for fully healthy seasons, after both being limited to less than 75 games in 2025, and Burke is aiming to continue the hot stretch that he put together in Biloxi last year. Adams is the closest to a promotion to Triple-A and could realistically open the season with the Sounds, but the Brewers might also elect to send the 6'4" corner infielder back to Biloxi to start the 2026 season, where an early season promotion would certainly be in the cards. Burke is a pure first baseman, but the other two have the ability to play both corner infield positions. As is the case in Nashville, Shuckers manager Mike Guerrero will certainly use the DH position to make sure all three corner infielders see consistent at-bats.

Eric Bitonti, Andrew Fischer, and Luis Peña: High-A - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Among this group, only Eric Bitonti did not see time in High-A last season, spending the year entirely in Low-A with the Carolina Mudcats, making a promotion to begin the 2026 season likely. Meanwhile, the Double-A roster logjam means Andrew Fisher will probably begin the season there, though he’s unlikely to remain for long. The surrounding hype around Fischer during the WBC has many fans understandably wanting him on the fast track to MLB, but prospect guru Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com recently reported on the social media platform Bluesky that "the org prefers that Fischer forces the issue in the Midwest League before moving him to upper Minors." If Bitonti and Fisher man the corner infield spots, Peña is likely to cover shortstop at the beginning of the season. However, if Fischer does earn a quick promotion, expect Peña to mix in at third base as the season continues, allowing him to maintain his versatility in an organization full of talented shortstop prospects.