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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 | 28 | Port Arthur, TX |
26 | Aaron Ashby | RP | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 27 | Kansas City, MO |
55 | Shane Drohan | RP | 6'2" | 202 lbs | 27 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
54 | Robert Gasser | SP | 6'0" | 197 lbs | 26 | El Dorado Hills, CA |
37 | DL Hall | RP | 6'1" | 209 lbs | 27 | Valdosta, GA |
52 | Kyle Harrison | SP | 6'2" | 216 lbs | 24 | San Jose, CA |
43 | Logan Henderson | SP | 6'0" | 209 lbs | 24 | Houston, TX |
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 | SP | 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 | 25 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
41 | Jake Woodford | RP | 6'4" | 215 lbs | 29 | St. Petersburg, FL |
Catchers | ||||||
24 | William Contreras | C | 5'10" | 217 lbs | 28 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
Infielders | ||||||
9 | Jake Bauers | 1B | 6'0" | 216 lbs | 30 | Newport Beach, CA |
6 | David Hamilton | 3B | 5'10" | 192 lbs | 28 | San Marcos, TX |
3 | Joey Ortiz | SS | 5'10" | 192 lbs | 27 | Garden Grove, CA |
13 | Luis Rengifo | 3B | 5'9" | 204 lbs | 29 | Naguanagua, Venezuela |
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 |
5 | Garrett Mitchell | CF | 6'2" | 229 lbs | 27 | Orange, CA |
16 | Blake Perkins | LF | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 29 | Litchfield Park, AZ |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
99 | Gary Sanchez | DH | 6'2" | 251 lbs | 33 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Woodruff | 15-day IL | May 23 | Right Shoulder (Inflammation) | Woodruff (shoulder) tossed 25 pitches during a bullpen session Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. |
Akil Baddoo | 60-day IL | Early June | Left Quadriceps (Strain) | Baddoo (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. |
Rob Zastryzny | 60-day IL | May 25 | Left Ribs (Strain) | Zastryzny (shoulder/ribs) will resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. |
Jared Koenig | 15-day IL | Late May | Left Elbow (Sprain) | Koenig (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Brandon Lockridge | 10-day IL | Mid-June | Right Knee (Bruise) | Lockridge is expected to be sidelined until mid-to-late June after an MRI on his right knee showed a bone bruise, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Quinn Priester | 15-day IL | Early June | Right Shoulder (Soreness) | Priester (shoulder) will resume a rehab assignment this weekend, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Gerson Garabito | day-to-day | Late June | Foot (Surgery) | Garabito will be out for four months after undergoing surgery to address a broken bone in his foot, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
J.B. Bukauskas | day-to-day | May 18 | Right Lat (Surgery) | Bukauskas will undergo surgery on his injured right lat and be sidelined for 9-to-10 months, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
Angel Zerpa | 15-day IL | July | Left Elbow (Surgery) | Zerpa will undergo UCL reconstruction on his left elbow next week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. |
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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