The Milwaukee Brewers have begun their offseason roster decisions by exercising the contract option on catcher William Contreras and extending a qualifying offer to first baseman Jake Bauers, the team announced on November 3, 2026.
Contreras, 24, played a key role in the Brewers' run to the National League Championship Series, where they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauers, wearing number 9, also contributed during the postseason.
The qualifying offer to Bauers makes him a free agent but gives the Brewers draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere. Contreras' option keeps him under team control for the upcoming season.
