How the Brewers Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

Now, the question becomes: what can he do during the playoffs?

Deep offense

In Jackson Chourio‘s third season, the Brewers outfielder continues to be a special player. Chourio’s .365 wOBA ranked in the top 30 of the Majors as of this writing, showing that he’s not a hitter who racks up a ton of extra-base hits; he produces when given the opportunity.

After missing the first few weeks of 2026 thanks to a hand fracture, Chourio slashed .295/.352/.497 with 23 home runs and 50 extra-base hits.

One year after his breakout campaign, Brice Turang could very well end 2026 with a 100-RBI season. Through 139 games, Turang had 92 RBI and was one home run away from a 20-home run season. Yes, the Brewers set him up for success, parking him right behind Chourio in the lineup. But as the old saying goes, it takes two to tango.

It also feels like William Contreras seems to take his game to another level in the second half. Contreras wound up being one of baseball’s most productive catchers after a down second half in 2025. This past year, Contreras had 21 extra-base hits in the second half as of September 13, tied for 19th in the Majors. Eight of those were home runs.

The bottom line is this: the Brewers don’t have one or two premier sluggers on their roster, at least not yet. Perhaps Andrew Fischer, who has about as much raw power as anyone in the Minors, could be that guy one day. Instead, this is a sum-of-its-parts club.

Milwaukee’s lineup has a lot of guys, whether it be those three mentioned above, Christian Yelich, and some unsung heroes, who’ve gotten the club this far in 2026.

Unsung heroes

The Brewers’ rookies have put in some work this year.

Cooper Pratt, signed to a multi-year extension before even coming up to the Majors, has brought a nice blend of speed, defensive prowess, and the ability to spray the ball to all fields. Fellow rookie Luis Lara, meanwhile, has been a human highlight reel in the outfield this year.

There’s also Jake Bauers, who hit 25 home runs this season for the Brewers.

Stellar bullpen work

No club can win games without a good bullpen. The Brewers, despite some hiccups, have one.

Granted, the bullpen hasn’t looked what it was supposed to heading into 2026. Angel Zerpa, acquired from the Royals, is done for the year. Jared Koenig, a superstar out of the pen last year, is in Triple-A. And yet, the club’s core of relievers has not missed a beat.

Aaron Ashby‘s been a lucky man this year, as he leads all primary relievers in wins (13). That is a testament to two things: usage in key situations, and his performances in such. Ashby struck out 109 over 81.1 IP and posted a 3.21 ERA for the club over his first 70 games.

His 13 wins, by the way, are three more than Antonio Senzatela, who joined the club in August via trade.

Milwaukee’s bullpen also includes three of the top in terms of reliever wOBA and ERA this season: DL Hall, Abner Uribe, and Trevor Megill. Megill’s .207 opponents’ wOBA is fourth-best among relievers this year.

What’s ahead?

After the Brewers’ triumphs over the Cubs in September, Milwaukee is likely ticketed to win the NL Central. However, whether the club locks up a top-two seed in the National League remains to be seen.

But given that the Brewers are currently the #1 seed as of this writing, that will likely happen. It could mean another matchup with the Cubs, or potentially the Phillies. If the Brewers want to make it to the Fall Classic, though, Milwaukee has to slay any team in the NL.

Including the Dodgers.