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William Contreras is back for his fourth year as the ironman behind the plate for the Brewers. His hitting fell off somewhat last season, as evidenced by a decline of all three slash numbers and a drop in home runs from 23 to 17.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / November 30

The Robo-Zone Could Get William Contreras’s Defense Back On Track

In case you somehow missed it, MLB is officially instituting the long-awaited Automated Ball Strike System, or ABS, in 2026. Fans have had the chance to see the technology at work for years in the minor leagues, but they’ve only seen it sparingly in big league games.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / November 28

Who will back up William Contreras in 2026?

The fun answer! Quero probably would have already earned a spot on the 26-man roster if not for a torn right labrum that sidelined him for almost the entirety of 2024 and the first couple of months of 2025.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Brewers' William Contreras Announces Personal Decision on Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 2025 season ended in disappointment after being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. However, much of the core remains intact heading into 2026, including catcher William Contreras.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Brewers’ unsurprising William Contreras decision screams 'cheap'

Last offseason in arbitration talks, the Milwaukee Brewers and catcher William Contreras agreed to a $6.1 million salary in 2025 and a $12 million mutual option for 2026.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

Brewers’ William Contreras’ move revealed amid $12 million contract decision

With the 2025 MLB season over following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Milwaukee Brewers did not waste much time making some initial moves early in the offseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 5

How the Brewers might navigate tricky William Contreras case

A year ago, praises were sung when the Milwaukee Brewers and William Contreras agreed to terms and avoided arbitration. Contract details included a $6.1 million salary for the 2025 season and a $12 million club option for 2026 with a $100,000 buyout.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Brewers' William Contreras undergoes finger surgery

Brewers catcher William Contreras underwent a minor procedure to repair his broken left middle finger, president of baseball operations Matt Arnold told reporters.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 4

Milwaukee Brewers decline club option on 2x All-Star William Contreras

There are already several members of the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers that will not be returning to the team in 2026. Of course, roster turnover is expected in some capacity every year, but the big question in Milwaukee will be whether or not they can improve upon a group of players that won a franchise record 97 games this past season.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 1

Wow-worthy offer could persuade Brewers to trade 2-time All-Star, team reporter suggests

Coming off a trip to the NLCS, the Brewers‘ first in seven years, the front office would frustrate a lot of fans by trading away the team’s best players.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 1

Phillies Insider's Unlikely Trade Speculation Is Bad Look For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers may do well in the trade market, but that doesn't mean everyone on the team should be expendable. After years of trading away stars like Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, and Devin Williams, all eyes have turned to ace Freddy Peralta this winter, as he's entering the final year of his contract.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 31

Brewers Fans Could See Elite Prospect Right Away In 2026

One of the top overall positions for the Milwaukee Brewers by the end of the season in 2025 was catcher. William Contreras is among the top catchers in baseball.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Brewers offer injury updates for several players

William Contreras played through a fractured left middle finger for the majority of the season. The injury was announced in early May, but it was believed to have occurred during the 2024 season.

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 21

William Contreras’ AI-Generated Cancún Post Adds Fuel To Cubs–Brewers Rivalry

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers don't need any additional reasons to be upset with each other. They are already both in the NL Central division, are typically two of the top teams in the division, and therefore are competing for pole position.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 12

'He’s the table-setter': Brewers’ William Contreras channels Ivan Rodriguez

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched a vital victory over the Chicago Cubs to move on to the NLCS, thanks to key contributions from several players. William Contreras has been one of their most consistent performers this postseason, and Yonder Alonso believes he might be the player who tips the scales in Milwaukee’s favor.

Athletics News / WI Sports Heroics / October 2

Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras reveals his 1 regret about trade from Atlanta Braves

Prior to the 2023 Major League Baseball season, the Milwaukee Brewers participated in one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the offseason. The main teams in the trade were the then-Oakland Athletics and Atlanta Braves, and the biggest name was Sean Murphy, who went from Oakland to Atlanta.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 1

Brewers Get William Contreras Update From MLB Insider

The Milwaukee Brewers have dealt with some injury scares down the stretch, but one guy that fans should not be concerned about heading into the National League Division Series is catcher William Contreras.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Brewers Announce William Contreras News After Cardinals Game

The Milwaukee Brewers currently own the best record in the league entering Saturday (94–60), and with a postseason berth already clinched, the focus remains on getting fully healthy ahead of a potential divisional series.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 17

Brewers’ William Contreras turns heads after sharing gnarly photo of finger injury

Milwaukee catcher William Contreras is one of the major pieces of his team. Despite playing through apparent pain in his finger, Contreras has managed

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 11

Brewers Get William Contreras Injury Update

The Milwaukee Brewers faced off against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday and did so without the services of catcher William Contreras. Contreras was out of the lineup on Wednesday -- which at the time Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted was his first true day off since June 25th.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / August 21

William Contreras Is Back To Lead the Brewers Down the Stretch

For the vast majority of the 2025 season, William Contreras hasn’t looked like the version of himself that finished fifth in NL MVP voting a season ago.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 11

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

The victory marked Milwaukee’s second 10-game winning streak of the season, making it the first MLB team to achieve that feat since the 2019 Houston Astros.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / August 2

William Contreras, Brewers aim to keep hits coming against Nationals

William Contreras will look to continue his torrid week when the visiting Milwaukee Brewers play the middle game of their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / May 7

$Brewers C William Contreras playing through fractured finger$

Brewers C William Contreras playing through fractured finger

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras intends to continue playing through a fractured finger that the team believes he first suffered last season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / January 31

Brewers All-Star C William Contreras agrees to one-year deal

Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to MLB.com.