Brewers' Bullpen: Elite Options for 2026

0:00On March 23rd, the Milwaukee Brewers head into 2026 with one of the deepest bullpins in baseball, starting with a tough choice at closer. Between Trevor McGill and Abner Arebe. Both posted elite numbers last season, giving manager Pat Murphy plenty of high-end options to lock down late innings. McGill earned an all-star nod in 2025, notching 30 saves with a 2.49 earned run average before a late flexor strain. Sidelined him, Arebe filled in seamlessly, going 5 for 5 and saves down the stretch, and carrying a 1.67 ERA over 75 innings, while both. Hurl fastballs near 100 miles per hour. Fans and analysts love the depth beyond those two, with lefty Jared Coney thriving after a career revival. His earned run average sat around 2.7 over the past two years. Aaron Ashby has been a go-to high-leverage arm too, helping spark the team's turnaround once he joined the pen in late May.

1:00Milwaukee added intrigue by trading for Angel Zurpa from the Royals, who's impressed early with perfect spring outings and strong-world baseball. Classic work, thanks to his ground ball-inducing style. The initial mix also features Eastern McGee, Grant Anderson, and DL Hall for middle and long relief. Expect shifts as the season progresses, but this group's proven flexibility and talent make the bullpen a clear asset for another playoff push. That wraps Milwaukee Brewer's news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.