Oh boy, the Milwaukee Brewers are stirring the pot again. Thursday night was a doozy—they sent Corbin Burnes packing to the Baltimore Orioles. In return? Infielder Joey Ortiz, lefty DL Hall, and a shiny draft pick. It’s like they’re playing baseball chess over there. Burnes now joins the “Gone but Not Forgotten” club with Brandon Woodruff, David Stearns, and Craig Counsell. Remember last season? The Brewers clinched the National League Central with a solid 92-70. But wait, there’s more. They didn’t just sit back and relax. Nope. They snagged Rhys Hoskins and locked down Jackson Chourio with a long-term deal before the kid even stepped on the field. Fast forward to Opening Day, and the Brewers are gonna look pretty different when they face the New York Mets. But hey, we’ve still got some offseason drama to enjoy. So, what’s next for our Brewers? Let’s dive in.
1. Are more moves coming?
It’s kinda wild to think about, right? Spring training is just around the corner, yet here we are, pondering more moves. The Burnes trade? Just the beginning, folks. If they’re cool with trading their ace, who’s to say Willy Adames isn’t next? Especially now that Ortiz is in the mix. Adames, bless him, didn’t have the best season, but he’s still a catch. Yet, with the shortstop market being what it is, teams are circling. The Dodgers, maybe?
But hold up—there’s a twist. Some insider thinks Freddy Peralta might be the next to go. If that happens, we’re talking about a major shake-up in the pitching department. Speaking of which…
2. Who starts?
So, with all these moves, who’s gonna take the mound in 2024? The Brewers aren’t just sitting on their hands. They’ve got Colin Rea and Wade Miley, plus Joe Ross is making a comeback. But let’s be real, we’re all curious about the new blood. DL Hall, Robert Gasser, and Jacob Misiorowski are names to watch. Hall’s got talent but needs to fine-tune his control. Gasser’s more about consistency, and Misiorowski? Well, he’s the wild card with a capital W. The Brewers’ development team has their work cut out, but if they can work their magic, we might just forget about Burnes, Woodruff, and Peralta.
3. Could Yelich move?
Now, onto the outfield drama. Jackson Chourio is the new golden boy, but let’s not forget about Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, and Joey Wiemer. And then there’s Christian Yelich. Once the face of the franchise, now he kinda feels like a relic from a bygone era. But the dude’s still got it, hitting .278/.370/.447 last season. The problem? Yelich’s hefty paycheck might make a trade tricky, not to mention his no-trade clause. So, for now, Yelich remains a Brewer, a reminder of days past as the team marches into a new era.
Baseball, man. It’s never just a game.
