Brewers Exercise Option On William Contreras
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers have exercised their $14.5 million option on catcher William Contreras, while declining options on reliever Antonio Senzatela and backup catcher Gary Sánchez.
- The team issued a qualifying offer to Jake Bauers, who could receive a $23.15 million offer, and Dustin May declined his half of a $20 million mutual option.
- The Brewers lost outfielder Akil Baddoo on waivers to Pittsburgh and saw relievers Bryse Wilson and Jared Koenig clear waivers, with Koenig electing free agency.
- Contreras, fresh off a World Series MVP, is expected to remain with the Brewers but could attract trade interest as he enters a walk year, while the team will likely seek a new backup catcher after Sánchez's departure.
- Senzatela is unlikely to return after a mixed season, and both Wilson and Koenig were non-tendered due to performance and roster considerations, with Koenig potentially seeking a non-roster invite elsewhere.
