Brewers pick up WS MVP Contreras’ option, extend QO to NLCS MVP Bauers

The Milwaukee Brewers exercised their $15.5 million club option on World Series MVP catcher William Contreras for the 2027 season. Additionally, the team extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to NLCS MVP Jake Bauers ahead of Monday's deadline. Contreras enters his final season under contract, while Bauers has until November 17 to decide whether to accept the offer or enter free agency with draft pick compensation attached.

Milwaukee also made several other roster moves on Monday. The Brewers declined options on Gary Sánchez and Antonio Senzatela, while Dustin May declined his mutual option to test free agency. Furthermore, Jared Koenig and Bryse Wilson elected free agency after clearing waivers, and outfielder Akil Baddoo was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.