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4 big questions for Milwaukee Brewers 2021-22 offseason

By Brian Sampson

Brewers General Manager David Stearns and Manager Craig Counsell talk before a spring training game, March 28, 2016.Mjs Counsell Stearns
Brewers General Manager David Stearns and Manager Craig Counsell talk before a spring training game, March 28, 2016.Mjs Counsell Stearns /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 08: Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a base hit in the third inning during game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field on October 08, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 08: Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a base hit in the third inning during game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field on October 08, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

The Milwaukee Brewers are facing a critical offseason that could shape their immediate and long-term future.

Milwaukee has a solid core still under contract that they won’t have to do anything with. However, they have a number of pieces on the outside of their core that they’ll have to retool and tinker with. And with World Series ambitions, let’s check out four big questions they’ll have to answer this winter.

With the 2021-22 MLB offseason underway, the Milwaukee Brewers will be forced to answer these four questions sooner or later.

What will the Brewers do with their outfield?

Milwaukee has a ton of money invested into their outfield for the 2022 season. Christian Yelich ($26 million), Lorenzo Cain ($18 million) and Jackie Bradley Jr ($9.5 million) are the three highest-paid players on the team. Unfortunately, the Brewers aren’t in a position to start all three players in the outfield and be successful.

At this point in his career, Cain is a solid defender but not a reliable hitter. Bradley is a stud defender as well, but was one of the worst hitters in the MLB last season. Add to that the offensive woes the Brewers have as a team and they can’t afford to roll with two below-average hitters and Yelich who has struggled to keep his MVP form the last two years. We’ll see if they try to bring back Avisail Garcia on a big contract or if they add other players to the mix.

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