William Contreras
C · Age 28 · Bats Right
Where things stand
William Contreras has been a key contributor to the Brewers' hot streak, driving in three runs in a recent victory over the Rangers and helping lead an offensive trio that has heated up as the team approaches the postseason. The All-Star catcher is in his final arbitration year at age 29 and has drawn interest from rival teams, with MLB insiders suggesting he could be traded this offseason as Milwaukee continues its pattern of dealing away star players to manage payroll constraints. Through August, Contreras has posted a .263/.357/.411 slash line over 25 games with eight extra-base hits, though his current slugging percentage trails National League frontrunners as he pursues a third Silver Slugger Award.
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William Contreras would join elite company with a Silver Slugger Award in 2026
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has posted strong offensive numbers through August, recording eight extra-base hits including three home runs and five doubles while batting .263/.357/.411 over 25 games. The two-time Silver Slugger winner won the award in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024 but currently sits at a .399 slugging percentage this year, trailing National League frontrunners Hunter Goodman (.545) and Drake Baldwin (.454). Contreras has been a finalist for the award in each of the last three years and would join Ryan Braun, Robin Yount, and Cecil Cooper as the only Brewers players with at least three Silver Slugger Awards if he can secure one this season.
Reviewing the BrewGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-70)
The Brewers seek to complete a sweep of the Rangers with Dustin May on the mound against Kumar Rocker. May has been inconsistent since joining Milwaukee from the Cardinals, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.87 ERA over four starts, though his command and ability to generate swings and misses remain concerns. Rocker, the 2022 third overall pick, carries a 4.41 ERA but has particularly struggled against teams that see many pitches per plate appearance—the Brewers rank second in baseball in that category. The Brewers will deploy a modified lineup with Jackson Chourio batting cleanup in place of William Contreras, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
Brew Crew BallBrewers strike early, hold on late for 5-3 win over Rangers
The Brewers defeated the Rangers 5-3 for their fourth consecutive win and fifth straight series victory. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras hit solo home runs in the first inning against Rangers starter Cal Quantrill, who had allowed just three runs all month entering the game, and the Brewers added another run in the second to build a 3-0 lead. Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan allowed only one run across five innings while striking out six, and the offense tacked on two more runs in the seventh inning to put the game out of reach despite a late Rangers rally that brought the score to 5-3.
Brew Crew BallThe Brewers' key offensive trio is heating up at just the right time
The Brewers' offense remains among the league's best, with Jake Bauers leading the team with 23 home runs and 75 RBIs this season, a shift from Christian Yelich's role as top producer last year. Three key players—Yelich, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras—are all heating up simultaneously as the team approaches the postseason. Yelich has reached base in seven of his last eight games with improved exit velocity and hard-hit rates since mid-August, posting a .300/.356/.450 slash line over the last 15 days. Chourio and Contreras have both rebounded strongly in August after struggling in July, with Chourio hitting six home runs this month and slashing .309/.391/.526 with a 150 wRC+.
Reviewing the BrewOffense, Henderson stay hot as Brewers shut down Rangers
The Brewers defeated the Rangers 6-1 to extend their winning streak to three games and improve to 84 wins, the most in baseball. Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and is batting .391 over his last seven games, while William Contreras contributed three RBIs. Pitcher Logan Henderson delivered a dominant performance with seven strikeouts over seven innings on just 91 pitches, lowering his career ERA to 2.30 in his first 19 starts, second-best all-time for that span behind Bill Parsons.
Brew Crew BallRumors of the Brewers' next offseason blockbuster trade have already begun
The Milwaukee Brewers have traded away All-Stars in each of the last three offseasons to replenish their roster despite limited payroll resources. These trades—involving Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams, and Freddy Peralta—brought back key contributors like William Contreras, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Sproat who helped the Brewers win three consecutive NL Central titles. MLB insider Robert Murray recently suggested that Contreras, an All-Star catcher entering his final arbitration year at age 29, could be the next Brewers star dealt away this offseason as rival teams express interest in acquiring him.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers' "paper cut" offense defeats Chris Sale, NL East-leading Braves in Friday's series opener
The Brewers defeated the NL East-leading Braves 2-1 behind Jacob Misiorowski's six-inning shutout in a matchup against Chris Sale on Friday. Milwaukee's offense manufactured both runs in the third inning through a series of singles, with William Contreras and Andrew Vaughn driving in the runs. The Brewers' approach of working deep counts and stringing together singles forced Sale to throw 23 pitches in the first inning alone, ultimately wearing down the veteran pitcher despite his quality start.
Reviewing the BrewUnder-the-radar trade deadline acquisition crushes first two homers in Brewers' organization
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Bo Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians at the trade deadline in exchange for Craig Yoho and Blake Perkins, viewing him as a reclamation project to provide depth behind the plate. Currently playing for Nashville in Triple-A, Naylor hit two home runs in a recent game, with exit velocities of 106 and 107.3 mph traveling 428 and 420 feet respectively. The Brewers expect Naylor to factor into their catching plans starting in 2027, as he remains under team control through 2030 and could eventually replace Gary Sánchez or William Contreras.
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