Milwaukee Brewers: 5 players to lead the team in the second half

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 27: Lorenzo Cain #6, Jesus Aguilar #24, and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after Aguilar hit a home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Miller Park on May 27, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 17: Josh Hader #71 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on April 17, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Josh Hader

Josh Hader is one of the best pitchers in the MLB, regardless of position. He’s been extremely reliable and someone manager Craig Counsell can turn to at any time in the game. Hader’s also been able to pitch multiple innings to help carry the Brewers bullpen.

Unfortunately, he’s been cast aside as the closer and Milwaukee’s bullpen has taken a step backward as a result. It shouldn’t take long until Counsell demotes Corey Knebel to a setup man and puts Hader back into his role as closer.

When this happens, the Brewers won’t have any trouble locking up games and will be able to get back to their winning ways.

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