MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Here's the Brewers depth chart, including the starting rotation, after Burnes trade, Junis signing

JR Radcliffe
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

With the signing of Rhys Hoskins and trade of Corbin Burnes, the Milwaukee Brewers' possible depth chart has undergone a little bit of a remodel in recent days.

Here's where we stand through Feb. 5:

Milwaukee Brewers' starting rotation

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of Game 2 of the NL wild-card playoff series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Oct. 4, 2023, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Freddy Peralta, right-handed pitcher

The former all-star made 30 starts in 2023, posting a 3.86 ERA and a career-high 210 strikeouts.

Wade Miley, left-handed pitcher

The Brewers re-signed the 37-year-old left-hander early in the offseason after a strong 2023, in which he posted a 3.14 ERA in 120 innings and a 1.14 WHIP.

Aaron Ashby, left-handed pitcher

The question here is health. He missed all of 2023 and will try to bounce back in his age-26 season to reclaim his immense potential. He has 23 major-league starts.

Jakob Junis, right-handed pitcher

A reported signing pending a physical, Junis had a solid 3.87 ERA last year with the Giants but did so in relief; early indications suggest Junis will be used as a starter in Milwaukee. He made 17 starts with San Francisco in 2022 and has 110 career starts overall.

Colin Rea, right-handed pitcher

Rea proved a reliable innings eater last year, and his 4.55 ERA is probably out of whack with his quality 1.19 WHIP. He struck out 110 batters with 38 walks in 124 innings last year.

DL Hall, left-handed pitcher

He made 18 appearances with a 3.26 ERA last year but no starts; the jury remains out on whether the Brewers can rely on the highly regarded prospect as a starter. He's part of the deal that sent Burnes to Baltimore.

Robert Gasser, left-handed pitcher

He had a 9-1 record and a 3.79 ERA in a full season at Class AAA Nashville in 2023 with a 1.28 WHIP. The 24-year-old who arrived in the Josh Hader trade got stronger late in the season

Other possibilities: Joe Ross, RHP; Janson Junk, RHP; Jacob Misiorowski, RHP; Carlos Rodríguez, RHP

Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen

Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after the final out against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field on Sept. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Closer: Devin Williams, right-handed pitcher

Now a two-time National League Reliever of the Year, Williams was electric in 2023, with a 1.53 ERA over 59 innings and 36 saves. He struck out 87 batters and walked 28.

Setup: Joel Payamps, right-handed pitcher

One of the biggest surprises of 2023, Payamps arrived in the deal that also brought William Contreras to the club. He had a 2.55 ERA in 71 innings, with a 1.05 WHIP.

Setup: Abner Uribe, right-handed pitcher

He doesn't turn 24 until June and throws in excess of 100 mph. His first season in the big leagues was a huge success, with a 1.76 ERA in 32 games (31 innings), with 39 strikeouts.

High leverage: Hoby Milner, left-handed pitcher

Quietly one of the team's best relievers the past three seasons, Milner had a 1.82 ERA in 64 innings last year, with a WHIP of 0.96.

High leverage: Elvis Peguero, right-handed pitcher

Arriving in the deal that sent Hunter Renfroe to the Angels, Peguero finished with a 3.38 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 61 innings last year.

Likely regular: Trevor Megill, right-handed pitcher

He was a big early season pick-up last year and wound up with a 3.63 ERA in 35 innings.

Likely regular: Bryse Wilson, right-handed pitcher

Another surprise last year, Wilson is still just 26 and had a 2.58 ERA last year in 77 innings after pitching in various roles.

Likely regular: Taylor Clarke, right-handed pitcher

Acquired from Kansas City in the offseason, Clarke has a career 5.03 ERA in 279 big-league innings.

Other possibilities: JB Bukauskas, RHP; Thyago Vieira, RHP; Ross, RHP; Clayton Andrews, LHP; Bryan Hudson, LHP; Rob Zastryzny, LHP

Milwaukee Brewers catchers

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras singles during a wildcard playoff game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Oct. 3, 2023, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

William Contreras, right-handed hitter

The 2022 Atlanta all-star received MVP votes last year after a remarkable first season in Milwaukee, in which he posted an OPS of .825 and made major strides on defense.

Eric Haase, right-handed hitter

Signed in the offseason after spending 2023 in Detroit and Cleveland, the 31-year-old owns a career .667 OPS in six MLB seasons.

Jeferson Quero, right-handed hitter

The top prospect spent last year at Class AA Biloxi. He won't likely make the team out of camp, but he has a reputation as one of the best defensive catchers at his position in the minors, and he can hit a little, too.

Others possibilities: Austin Nola, right-handed hitter; Brian Navarreto, right-handed hitter

Milwaukee Brewers' first basemen

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins hits a two-run home run during the third inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 8, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Rhys Hoskins, right-handed hitter

The former Philadelphia Phillies slugger signed the Brewers' biggest free-agent contract since 2018. He missed all of 2023 with a torn ACL.

Jake Bauers, left-handed hitter

Acquired from the New York Yankees in the offseason, the 28-year-old has a career .663 OPS in 412 big-league games.

Others to consider: Wes Clarke, right-handed hitter

Milwaukee Brewers' second basemen

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang completes a double play after forcing out Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the fifth inning of a Sept. 29, 2023, game at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Brice Turang, left-handed hitter

He struggled offensively as a rookie (.585 OPS) but demonstrated the defensive acumen that made him one of the top prospects in the organization. He's also probably the backup shortstop behind Willy Adames.

Owen Miller, right-handed hitter

The Wisconsin native finished with a .674 OPS last year but proved versatile enough to play three infield spots (plus the outfield on occasion) and had an outstanding May.

Oliver Dunn, left-handed hitter

The other player Milwaukee acquired from Philadelphia in the offseason hasn't made his big-league debut but hit the ball well in Class AA last year and had a strong performance in the Arizona Fall League.

Jahmai Jones, right-handed hitter

Signed midway through the 2023 season after he opted out of his minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he only saw 11 big-league plate appearances but did finish with an .879 OPS in the minors.

Others to consider: Christian Arroyo, right-handed hitter

Milwaukee Brewers' shortstops

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames enters the field for the wildcard playoff game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Oct. 3, 2023, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Willy Adames, right-handed hitter

In three seasons with the Brewers, he's compiled a .774 OPS and hit 75 home runs (31 in 2022), and that's in addition to superb defense that makes him one of the team's linchpins.

Joey Ortiz, right-handed hitter

The newly acquired prospect from the Orioles has a reputation for great defense, but it remains to be seen if his bat can translate to the big leagues. Ortiz will get a shot to play third base, especially given that Turang is the backup at shortstop if Adames is unavailable.

Milwaukee Brewers' third basemen

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Andruw Monasterio celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 9, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Andruw Monasterio, right-handed hitter

Was a pleasant surprise as a rookie, finishing with a .678 OPS but playing third, second and shortstop credibly. He doesn't profile offensively as a third baseman, though, because of his lack of power numbers.

Tyler Black, left-handed hitter

The top prospect isn't on the 40-man roster but appears poised to break through after pounding the ball at Class AA and AAA last year, clearing .925 OPS at both stops, all while flashing plus speed.

Others to consider: Ortiz, Miller, Vinny Capra, right-handed hitter; Brock Wilken, right-handed hitter

Milwaukee Brewers' outfielders

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich reacts in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning at Great American Ball Park on July 16, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Christian Yelich, left-handed hitter

The 32-year-old enjoyed a bounceback season in 2023, posting his highest OPS (.818) since his back-to-back otherworldly seasons in 2018 and 2019.

Jackson Chourio, right-handed hitter

The phenom prospect signed a massive offseason extension before playing his first big-league game. Will he start the year in center field at age 20?

Sal Frelick, left-handed hitter

The lefty sparkplug had an electric start to his rookie year in 2023 but ultimately finished with a .692 OPS.

Garrett Mitchell, left-handed hitter

The former first-round pick was lost for most of last season with injury but has had a penchant for big moments in his brief big-league career.

Joey Wiemer, right-handed hitter

Wiemer socked 13 homers as a rookie last year and showed excellent center-field defense, but his swing remains a work in progress and he finished with a .645 OPS.

Blake Perkins, switch hitter

The excellent defender can play center field, but the bat also was a work in progress in his rookie season (.675 OPS).

Others to consider: Chris Roller, right-handed hitter