While some teams have already made moves to upgrade their roster during this year\u2019s free agency, many of the biggest names available remain unsigned.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the offseason, Paul wrote a series of (extremely thorough) articles<\/a> on Brewers\u2019 potential offseason targets. That was before the Brewers traded outfielder Isaac Collins (who appeared in 130 games last season). Suddenly, Milwaukee doesn\u2019t have a ton of depth behind Sal Frelick and Jackson Chourio.<\/p>\n Blake Perkins is a great defensive option who has shown a knack for timely hits, although he\u2019s more of a fourth outfielder than an everyday starter on a contender. Other than that, the Brewers\u2019 outfield options are the oft-injured Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge, and\u2026 Akil Baddoo? Jake Bauers, kind of? Christian Yelich is the break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option in left field, although the Brewers would prefer to have him at DH given his injury history and age. Milwaukee also has prospects Braylon Payne (No. 9) and Luis Lara (No. 12), but Payne definitely won\u2019t be ready this season. Lara spent last year in Double-A \u2014 theoretically, he has an outside shot at contributing in the majors, but I wouldn\u2019t bet on that happening. All this is to say that the Brewers might now be in the market for another outfielder.<\/p>\n As Milwaukee\u2019s circumstances have changed over the last month, so have those of their potential trade partners. The initial flurry of signings and trades has calmed down, and things look a little different around the league. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the players Paul mentioned as potential options to see what\u2019s changed over the last month.<\/p>\n Kyle Tucker: As Paul said, not happening. He\u2019s still unsigned, but nothing about Milwaukee\u2019s front office philosophy makes me think that they would give Tucker upwards of $35 million a year.<\/p>\n Cody Bellinger: Also unsigned, also probably not happening. Recent reports have indicated that Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras, are asking for a lot more than teams are currently offering. Even if he wasn\u2019t represented by Boras, I can\u2019t see Bellinger settling for a prove-it deal after a great year.<\/p>\n Mike Yaztremski: Signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. By the time he hits free agency after the 2027 season, he\u2019ll be 37.<\/p>\n