Brewers facing key roster decisions after 2026 MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers aim for a strong postseason as they hold a 72-44 record, leading the NL Central by 4.5 games. Following the 2026 MLB trade deadline, roster management takes precedence over reconstruction, having added pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Antonio Senzatela. To safeguard pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload, they plan to maintain a six-man rotation, possibly transitioning Shane Drohan to the bullpen later., the Brewers intend to activate JoJo Romero and option DL Hall to Triple-A Nashville to enhance their relief options.
- •Brewers are 72-44, leading NL Central by 4.5 games.
- •Misiorowski has a 1.63 ERA with high strikeout numbers.
- •Plan includes a six-man rotation to protect Misiorowski.
- •Drohan may transition to the bullpen as postseason approaches.
- •JoJo Romero's activation expected to result in DL Hall's optioning.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — 2 roster moves Brewers must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline
"The Milwaukee Brewers have two key roster moves to address after the 2026 MLB trade deadline as they aim to make a deep postseason run.
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