The position group the Brewers should be trading from during the 2025-26 offseason

The Milwaukee Brewers are poised to be one of the most frequently mentioned teams in trade rumors this offseason. With a frontline talent like Freddy Peralta drawing widespread interest, a blockbuster move could materialize at any moment. The organization could also explore dealing from its pool of coveted prospects to upgrade a need at the Major League level.

Regardless of the direction they choose, either type of deal could benefit from a complementary piece, and tapping into their bullpen depth is the most logical path. It’s also possible the Brewers could move a reliever on his own, such as Trevor Megill, whose track record of success and rising arbitration cost makes him a viable straight-up trade candidate.

The Milwaukee Brewers should be trading from their bullpen depth during the 2025-26 offseason

Much like most of the past decade, the Brewers once again featured a strong bullpen in 2025, finishing with a 3.63 ERA, the sixth-best mark in the majors. They managed the impressive mark despite trading closer Devin Williams last offseason. As a result, Megill, despite missing a significant portion of the late season with a flexor strain, paced the club with 30 saves.

Behind him, Abner Uribe fully emerged as a legitimate high-leverage weapon, posting a 1.67 ERA over 75.1 innings while seamlessly filling in during Megill’s absence. His improved command and composure solidified his case as a dependable late-inning option moving forward, a role he had only flashed in the past but truly grew into last season.

With Uribe still in his pre-arbitration years, Megill projected to receive a raise to $4.2 million per MLB Trade Rumors, and that arbitration figure is likely to climb substantially next offseason if he continues to rack up saves. The Brewers may find it prudent to consider moving the flamethrower who initially carved out a role in Milwaukee after being designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins. Among the Brewers’ relievers, he’s the one most likely to draw significant interest on his own and bring back a strong return, but packaging him with additional pieces could make that return even greater.

Other potential trade pieces include Nick Mears and Rob Zastryzny, the only two relievers on the 40-man roster without minor league options remaining, a factor that could limit the Brewers’ roster flexibility in 2026.

Ultimately, the bullpen remains a logical area for the Brewers to trade from this offseason. Milwaukee has the players to withstand a move, and dealing a reliever allows the front office to address other needs without touching the core roster or top prospects. Megill stands out as the most valuable trade chip, but Mears and Zastryzny also make sense as movable pieces given the roster constraints they present. Therefore, whether individually or as part of a larger package, the Brewers’ relief corps could be used in a trade, if needed.