Brewers reaffirm stance on William Contreras amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have communicated that All-Star catcher William Contreras is not on the trading block, despite earlier signals suggesting he might be moved. The team plans to negotiate a contract extension with Contreras, who earned World Series MVP honors and finished the season with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. Meanwhile, the Brewers are open to trade offers for closer Trevor Megill, who also faces a contractual deadline. The club has a history of trading established pitchers nearing free agency. Milwaukee retained Contreras with a $15.5 million club option for 2027 but must address his future before he approaches free agency next season.
- •Contreras is not expected to be traded, contrary to earlier speculation.
- •The Brewers aim to secure a contract extension for Contreras.
- •The team is open to trade offers for closer Trevor Megill.
- •Contreras was pivotal in the Brewers' recent World Series victory.
- •Megill recorded 30 saves with a 2.63 ERA in 2026.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers rumors: William Contreras message blasted out to trade vultures comes with side note
"The Milwaukee Brewers are making their intentions clear regarding William Contreras. After previously signaling that their World Series MVP isn’t expected to be traded, Milwaukee is reinforcing that stance while remaining open to moving closer to Trevor Megill. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Brewers are telling interested teams that […] The post Brewers rumors: William Contreras message blasted out to trade vultures comes with side note appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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