Brewers News: Trevor Megill Shares Amazing Determination to Get to His First All-Star Game - 'This Was No. 1 for Me' 1 Jul 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after ending the top of the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Potential trade could have Brewers eyeing change at closer in 2026

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By John Sbisa | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 3:05 PM ET

The MLB offseason has already begun for 28 teams, and will include all 30 once the champagne dries in whichever locker room celebrates victory following Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. In Milwaukee Brewers world, the future of Freddy Peralta is the hottest topic – though really it may not be all that hot given what feels like the inevitability of a trade.

There are, though, other, if less gaudy trade candidates on the team. According to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy, one such name is closer Trevor Megill.

Megill could be on the move

Entering his sixth big-league season, with four years of accrued service time, Megill would be eligible for a $6.5 million arbitration salary, per Spotrac. That is not an exorbitant sum, but Milwaukee is also notoriously frugal – cough, stingy – and may be hesitant to spend that much on a relief pitcher. Despite a very successful 2025 campaign, Megill is not a big-money name like Josh Hader or Devin Williams. The team traded both of them ahead of their contract seasons, when it was clear their free agency market would out-price the Brewers.

On top of that, they may already have their closer of the future in Abner Uribe. The setup man took over for Megill after the latter suffered an elbow injury in August and retained his closer’s role through the postseason. As good as Megill was, Uribe was arguably more dominant.

Just as important to consider, he is also a lot cheaper. Spotrac estimates Uribe’s arbitration salary at $820,000 in 2026, many times less than Megill’s estimated earnings. For the Brewers, that may be a deal breaker.

Trevor Megill 2025 stats: 47 IP, 11.5 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 6.9 H/9, .602 opponent OPS, 2.49 ERA, 30/36 SV, 1.5 bWAR

Abner Uribe 2025 stats: 75.1 IP, 10.8 K/9, 3.2 BB/9, 6.1 H/9, .539 opponent OPS, 1.67 ERA, 7/9 SV, 2.7 bWAR

In 29 regular-season innings after the All-Star break, Uribe allowed two earned runs total (0.62 ERA). In the Division Series against the Cubs, he pitched three scoreless, no-hit innings. He closed out Milwaukee’s Game 2 win by striking out the side.

Milwaukee Brewers Advised To Add Diamondbacks Closer with 0.99 WHIP for Bullpen Help 1 Apr 17, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) reacts after getting out of a jam in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

While he wasn’t as effective against the Dodgers, Uribe proved himself ready for the job as closer. If the Brewers do move on from Megill, they have a clear answer in-house.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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