Jake Bauers' 2026 season produced a World Series ring with the Milwaukee Brewers and NLCS MVP honors. ESPN's Paul Hembekides expects the infielder to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.
ESPN analyst Paul Hembekides predicts free agent first baseman Jake Bauers will sign a three-year, $54 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bauers recently helped the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series and earned NLCS MVP honors. Hembekides argued that Arizona has a short-term vacancy at first base and that Bauers can sustain his hitting success there.
Bauers received a $23.15 million qualifying offer from the Brewers after batting .266 with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs in 2026. MLB.com analyst Mark Feinsand also identified Bauers as a logical fit for Arizona, noting that the Diamondbacks ranked last in MLB with a .636 OPS at first base last season.
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