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Brewers offer Jake Bauers $23.15 million qualifying contract for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 1:04 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Brewers offer Jake Bauers $23.15 million qualifying contract for 2027

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers have extended a $23.15 million qualifying offer to Jake Bauers for the 2027 MLB season. This decision comes after Bauers had a standout season, culminating in being named NLCS MVP. He is among eight MLB players who received qualifying offers, which come with potential draft pick compensation if declined. Deadline to accept the offer is November 17, 2026, and analysts suggest he may have options for a more lucrative long-term deal.

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By the Numbers

•Bauers had his best season and earned NLCS MVP honors.
•He previously earned $2.7 million this season.
•The Brewers can still negotiate a new contract if he declines the offer.
•Bauers' projected market value might exceed the qualifying offer.

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1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Make $23.15 Million Jake Bauers Contract Decision

What they're saying

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The Milwaukee Brewers gave Jake Bauers’ baseball career new life. They’ve now offered him a $23.15 million salary for the 2027 MLB season. That specific number comes about thanks to the qualifying offer process. Certain free agents are eligible for the ‘QO’ from their team, and it comes with a benefit for the offering team […] The post Brewers Make $23.15 Million Jake Bauers Contract Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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