Milwaukee Brewers Roster
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Inside the 2026 Brewers active roster
Tailgating outside American Family Field is a sacred baseball tradition. But even if you’re just firing up the grill at home and tuning in on Brewers.TV, you still need to know exactly who is taking the field.
Under the leadership of manager Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers roster is fresh off a franchise-record 97-win season and a trip to the NLCS. The front office has spent the winter fine-tuning this core group with one clear goal: capturing a fourth consecutive division title.
I put together this quick guide so that true Wisconsin baseball fans can stay up to speed on the current lineup. Check out the 26-man active squad and the coaching personnel below to see exactly who’s leading the charge this summer.
MLB - Milwaukee Brewers Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitchers | ||||||
56 | Grant Anderson | RP | 6'0" | 213 lbs | 29 | Port Arthur, TX |
26 | Aaron Ashby | RP | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 28 | Kansas City, MO |
55 | Shane Drohan | RP | 6'2" | 202 lbs | 27 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
54 | Robert Gasser | SP | 6'0" | 197 lbs | 27 | El Dorado Hills, CA |
43 | Logan Henderson | SP | 6'0" | 209 lbs | 24 | Houston, TX |
47 | Jared Koenig | RP | 6'5" | 244 lbs | 32 | Aptos, CA |
29 | Trevor Megill | RP | 6'8" | 253 lbs | 32 | Long Beach, CA |
32 | Jacob Misiorowski | SP | 6'7" | 201 lbs | 24 | Blue Springs, MO |
39 | Chad Patrick | RP | 6'1" | 217 lbs | 27 | Crown Point, IN |
23 | Brandon Sproat | SP | 6'3" | 205 lbs | 25 | Pensacola, FL |
45 | Abner Uribe | RP | 6'3" | 205 lbs | 26 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
41 | Bryse Wilson | RP | 6'2" | 255 lbs | 28 | Hillsborough, NC |
48 | Craig Yoho | RP | 6'2" | 237 lbs | 26 | Fishers, IN |
Catchers | ||||||
24 | William Contreras | C | 5'10" | 217 lbs | 28 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
99 | Gary Sanchez | C | 6'2" | 251 lbs | 33 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Infielders | ||||||
9 | Jake Bauers | 1B | 6'0" | 216 lbs | 30 | Newport Beach, CA |
3 | Joey Ortiz | SS | 5'10" | 192 lbs | 27 | Garden Grove, CA |
12 | Cooper Pratt | SS | 6'4" | 210 lbs | 21 | Hialeah, FL |
13 | Braden Shewmake | SS | 6'3" | 200 lbs | 28 | Wylie, TX |
2 | Brice Turang | 2B | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26 | Corona, CA |
28 | Andrew Vaughn | 1B | 5'10" | 215 lbs | 28 | Santa Rosa, CA |
Outfielders | ||||||
11 | Jackson Chourio | LF | 6'1" | 199 lbs | 22 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
10 | Sal Frelick | RF | 5'9" | 191 lbs | 26 | Boston, MA |
18 | Luis Lara | CF | 5'7" | 169 lbs | 21 | San Felipe, Venezuela |
5 | Garrett Mitchell | CF | 6'2" | 229 lbs | 27 | Orange, CA |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
22 | Christian Yelich | DH | 6'4" | 220 lbs | 34 | Thousand Oaks, CA |
Top Brewers players to watch
The Milwaukee offense is anchored by standout catcher William Contreras, who brings massive power and consistency to the heart of the order.
He’s joined by dynamic outfielder Jackson Chourio, a homegrown phenom who continues to electrify the fanbase with his elite speed and upside. Additionally, veteran Christian Yelich provides crucial clubhouse leadership and a reliable designated hitting presence.
On the mound, the rotation is led by veteran ace Brandon Woodruff. His ability to consistently miss bats and pitch deep into games makes him an invaluable asset as the pitching staff navigates the long summer stretch.
Current Brewers injury report
MLB - Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
David Hamilton | 10-day IL | Late July | Left Hamstring (Strain) | Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Sunday that Hamilton (hamstring) will miss "a couple series" following the All-Star break, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Jacob Misiorowski | Day-to-day | July 20 | Right Arm (Soreness) | Misiorowski (arm) is expected to resume throwing Tuesday but won't make a start next weekend against the Marlins in the Brewers' first series coming out of the All-Star break, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Brandon Woodruff | 60-day IL | Early September | Right Shoulder (Inflammation) | The Brewers transferred Woodruff (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. |
Kyle Harrison | 15-day IL | Late July | Left Forearm (Soreness) | Harrison said after Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals that he has been dealing with soreness on the outside of his elbow over the past few weeks, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. |
Brandon Lockridge | 60-day IL | Late July | Right Knee (Surgery) | The Brewers transferred Lockridge (knee) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. |
Brian Fitzpatrick | 60-day IL | August | Left Elbow (Surgery) | Fitzpatrick (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery over the past week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Joel Kuhnel | 15-day IL | July 19 | Right Shoulder | The Brewers placed Kuhnel on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to July 3, due to a right shoulder injury. |
Rob Zastryzny | 15-day IL | July 17 | Left Shoulder (Strain) | Zastryzny (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Carlos Rodriguez | 15-day IL | July 17 | Right Shoulder (Pinched Nerve) | Rodriguez (shoulder) struck out a batter and allowed three earned runs on two hits and one walk across 1.1 innings Wednesday in a rehab start for the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiiate. |
DL Hall | 15-day IL | Late July | Left Pectoral (Strain) | Hall (pectoral) has progressed to throwing on flat ground from 60-to-75 feet, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. |
Quinn Priester | 60-day IL | March | Right Shoulder (Surgery) | Priester will undergo thoracic outlet compression surgery on Monday and is expected to be sidelined 8-to-10 months, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Angel Zerpa | 60-day IL | July | Left Elbow (Surgery) | The Brewers transferred Zerpa (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday. |
Milwaukee Brewers coaching staff
- Manager: Pat Murphy
- Field Coordinator: Néstor Corredor
- Pitching Coach: Chris Hook
- Hitting Coach: Guillermo Martinez
- First Base Coach: Spencer Allen
- Third Base Coach: Matt Erickson
- Bullpen Coach: Charlie Greene
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Milwaukee Brewers roster FAQ
Who's the manager of the Brewers?
Pat Murphy is the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. As the team's former bench coach, he took over ahead of the 2024 season after Craig Counsell's departure.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Brewers?
Veteran star Christian Yelich holds the richest contract on the team. He earns a salary of over $23 million in 2026, stemming from the massive 9-year, $215 million extension he signed with the franchise back in 2020.
What's the average age of the Brewers roster?
According to ESPN's roster analysis, the average age of the Milwaukee Brewers is 27.5 years old. It's the result of a roster featuring 30-something veterans with a large influx of youthful, high-upside talent.
What are the Brewers' minor league affiliates?
The Milwaukee Brewers' farm system features four primary minor league affiliates. Prospects develop their skills by climbing the ranks through the brand-new Wilson Warbirds (Single-A), the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High-A), the Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A), and the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A).
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