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3 Athletics trade candidates Brewers should consider with new front office familiarity

With former Milwaukee Brewers' front office executive Cam Castro now serving as the Athletics' general manager a trade partnership could brew between the two organizations.

By Owen Jonas · Reviewing the Brew

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Reviewing the Brew suggests Milwaukee target three Athletics pitchers due to front-office familiarity with general manager Cam Castro.
Starter Jack Perkins is highlighted as a high-upside buy-low candidate with five years of team control.
Right-hander J.T. Ginn posted a 3.71 ERA in 2026 and provides ground-ball skills with four years of control.

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Reviewing the Brew suggests the Milwaukee Brewers explore trade options with the Athletics following Oakland's hiring of former Milwaukee executive Cam Castro as general manager. Writer Owen Jonas argues that front-office familiarity could facilitate negotiations between the clubs this offseason.

The piece highlights three specific pitching candidates for Milwaukee to target: starters Jack Perkins and J.T. Ginn, alongside reliever Elvis Alvarado. Each pitcher remains under multi-year team control and features specific developmental traits that could benefit from Milwaukee's coaching staff.

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3 Athletics trade candidates Brewers should consider with new front office familiarity

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