For the most part, the Milwaukee Brewers have had a pretty quiet offseason.

Despite winning the National League Central division in 2025 with a 97-65 record, many expect the Brewers to take a step-back in 2026.

That’s in large part due to the additions made by the Chicago Cubs, but also taking into account Milwaukee’s trade of their ace, Freddy Peralta.

However, the Brewers added a solid utility player last week, signing Luis Rengifo on a one-year $3.5 million deal, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an opportunity to earn another $1.5 million in incentives.

Additionally, the deal includes a $10 million mutual option for the 2027 season.

Rengifo is a solid pickup for Milwaukee, having proven himself as an everyday player in seven seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

With the Angels, Rengifo holds a 162 game average of 15 home runs, 55 RBIs, 137 hits, 21 doubles and a .250 batting average. 

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Brewers intend to use Rengifo primarily at third base.

Thus far in his MLB career, Rengifo has played all around the diamond, excluding only catcher and first base.

That said, Rengifo is most familiar with second base, having logged 409 appearances there in contrast to 199 appearances at third base.

However, despite his versatility, Rengifo has posted -21 OAA (Outs Above Average) over the last three seasons, a number that will certainly need to improve for him to stay in the lineup.

Either way, Rengifo will have plenty of opportunities to contribute with his bat, either off the bench or in the starting lineup.

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