Milwaukee Brewers: Positional Preview for 2020 Season
Relief Pitching
Freddy Peralta
Peralta isn’t out of the running for a spot in the rotation, but could wind up as one of the long relievers for the Brewers again. That would be a disappointment for the youngster who once showed such promise.
Brett Suter
Similar to Peralta, Suter is in competition for a starting gig. Regardless of his role, he figures to be featured by the Brewers in some way, shape or form. He missed most of last season, but was terrific when he finally made his way back to the mound.
Corbin Burnes
After dominating his rookie season in 2018 with a 2.61 ERA, Burnes struggled mightily in 2019 with an 8.82 ERA. Which version of Burnes is the real one?
David Phelps
Phelps has the potential to be a sneaky-good add for the Brewers in free agency. At this point in his career, he has the ability to dominate an inning or two out of the bullpen.
Alex Claudio
Claudio could easily be replaced in the bullpen after posting an ERA above 4 for the second straight season in 2019. For now, however, he holds one of the last spots.
Ray Black
After struggling initially with the Brewers last season, Black put it together down the stretch. Can he keep that going when the season starts?
Josh Hader
After months of rumors and uncertainty surrounding Hader’s position on the team, he survived the winter and is still a member of the Brewers. He gave up tons of home runs last year and hopes to work on keeping the ball in the park in 2020.