The Milwaukee Brewers ’ magical season ended in disappointment. After finishing the regular season with the best record in baseball, the Brewers were swept in the NLCS by the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Now Milwaukee faces several option decisions that will shape the team’s roster in 2026.

The Brewers made the obvious choice and exercised Freddy Peralta’s $8 million team option. Meanwhile Brandon Woodruff declined his end of a $20 million mutual option. The two-time All-Star will receive a $10 million buyout and become a free agent, per Milwaukee’s official X account.

The Brewers also made a decision on Danny Jansen. The team declined the veteran catcher’s mutual $12 million option, resulting in a $500,000 buyout.

Option decisions shape Brewers’ future af

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