Milwaukee Brewers Named as Top Trade Destination for All-Star 3rd Baseman

One particular position at which the Brewers have seen very little offensive production has been at third base. And this has not just been the case this year, but it has been a concern for six seasons. In fact, Milwaukee has had a different player starting at third base on Opening Day for six years in a row:

• 2020- Eric Sogard
• 2021- Travis Shaw
• 2022- Jace Peterson
• 2023- Luis Urias
• 2024- Andruw Monasterio
• 2025- Vinny Capra

Capra, of course, is no longer with the organization after he struggled to start the season. Now, Milwaukee is trotting Caleb Durbin, whom they acquired as part of the Devin Williams trade, to man the hot corner.

And while Durbin is still young and full of potential, he is only hitting .216/.307/.311 with two home runs and 22 RBI.

If the Brewers desire to make some noise and a push for the postseason, they will need to add a productive bat, and likely at third base.

The Milwaukee Brewers Were Named the Top Trade Destination for Ryan McMahon

One intriguing name that will almost assuredly be on the trading block this year is Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. Since Colorado owns the worst record in baseball (16-57), it would make sense for the Rockies to make MaMahon, a 2024 All-Star available in a trade.

Mark Feinsand, the reputable baseball insider, believes Milwaukee would be the best destination for him, too:

“The Rockies had hoped for McMahon to be part of their core when they turned things around, but Colorado appears to be far away from that point, making McMahon a potential trade chip.

“The 30-year-old has turned things around following a sluggish start, hitting seven homers with 16 RBIs and an .855 OPS in 37 games since May 7, while ranking in the top 10 percent of the league this season in average exit velocity, hard-hit percentage and walk percentage. A stellar defensive third baseman, McMahon is signed for $12 million in 2025 and $16 million in each of the next two seasons.”

Potential fits: Brewers, Tigers, Twins, Yankees

McMahon’s numbers may not look great so far in 2025 (.222/.333/.411 with 11 home runs and 24 RBI), but he was an All-Star in 2024, hitting .242/.325/.397 with 20 home runs and 65 RBI. In fact, the only season in the last seven years in which he did not hit at least 20 home runs was in 2020 when MLB had a 60-game season (McMahon hit nine that year).

What would make the acquisition of McMahon especially interesting for the Brewers is that he is under contract through the 2027 season. As mentioned, Milwaukee has not had great luck in finding a long-term answer at third base, and while McMahon would not necessarily be a decade-long starter, he could provide some stability.

For his career, McMahon has averages of .241/.324/.421 to go with 162-game averages of 22 home runs and 73 RBI.

The problem, though, is that he is scheduled to make $16 million in each of 2026 and 2027. This is a price the cost-conscious Brewers may not be willing to pay.

However, given their lack of productivity at third base for six-plus seasons, it may be worth it.

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