Six young stars are leading Brewers to breakout season

After falling 2–1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 24, the Milwaukee Brewers held a 25–28 record through the first 53 games of the season. Since the loss, the Brewers have flipped their season, winning 36 of their last 50 games and vaulting to the top of the National League standings.

Entering the season, Milwaukee was projected to finish just shy of 82 wins per BetMGM. Now, Milwaukee is on track to win a franchise-record 97 games.

Here are six young stars who have lifted Milwaukee to its hot streak.

Isaac Collins

Selected by the Brewers in the Rule 5 Draft back in 2022, Collins has emerged as the biggest surprise of the group. Originally on the roster to bolster depth after a wave of outfield injuries, he quickly elevated himself into a dependable starter. Over 83 games, he’s slashing .268/.370/.400 with six home runs and 27 RBI.

While his bat has been steady, Collins' defense has contributed the most to the Brewers. Playing primarily in left field, he has recorded eight outs above average — four more than any other left fielder in MLB — and prevented seven runs, three more than the next closest left fielder. Much of that success stems from his exceptional jump metrics, ranking second in MLB in jump time.

Caleb Durbin

Acquired in the trade that sent closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees, Durbin has quickly made himself one of Milwaukee’s most promising rookies. Through 79 games, he’s slashing .260/.345/.376, and over his last 24 contests, the 25-year-old has hit .365/.429/.514.

On defense, Durbin has been a reliable glove at third base. His 98.2% fielding percentage ranks fifth among all major league third basemen.

Abner Uribe

In his third year with Milwaukee, Uribe has staged a strong comeback season. After struggling through a rough 2024 campaign — posting a 6.91 ERA across 14 games before being sent down to Triple-A and suffering a season-ending torn meniscus — he returned in 2025 fully healthy.

This season, Uribe established himself as the Brewers’ go-to setup man. Leading the team in appearances with 49 outings, he has posted a 2.19 ERA and leads all of MLB with 27 holds.

Much of his success comes from two pitches. His sinker (50% usage) and slider (47.8% usage) consistently overpower hitters, generating 66 strikeouts over 49 1/3 innings. Coupled with a 1.14 WHIP, Uribe has turned into one of the most dependable arms out of Milwaukee’s bullpen.