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Comparing the 2025 and 2026 Brewers’ postseason position players

There are just four games left in the regular season, and the Brewers have a first-round bye locked up. While the pitching situation is more chaotic right now, the position player situation is much more straight-forward. Let’s take a look…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:34 PM
Comparing the 2025 and 2026 Brewers’ postseason position players
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have secured a first-round bye with four regular season games remaining.
  • Thirteen of the Brewers' 14 current position players are expected to make the postseason roster.
  • Jake Bauers improved significantly at first base, hitting 26 home runs with 90 RBIs in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

With four games remaining in the regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers have clinched a first-round postseason bye. Jason Paczkowski analyzed the team's postseason position player roster, assuming the current 14 position players will carry over into October. While 13 spots are considered firm, backup catcher Bo Naylor remains a potential candidate for replacement.

The analysis evaluated individual positions, noting that catcher William Contreras produced comparable offensive figures in both 2025 and 2026 despite battling a finger fracture in 2025. At first base, Jake Bauers showed significant statistical improvement, hitting 26 home runs with 90 RBIs across 139 games in 2026 compared to seven home runs in 2025.

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