There's no doubt that the Milwaukee Brewers want to return to postseason play yet again in the 2026 MLB season. In order to do so, they need to bolster up a couple of holes in the roster.

For now, the Brewers could use a shortstop that can hit as well as get a backup catcher. That's what longtime MLB executive Jim Bowden believes that Milwaukee needs to get in the offseason.

Bowden offered his thoughts on the Brewers' needs in a recent article for The Athletic.

"The Brew Crew are focused on improving their offense at shortstop," Bowden wrote. "Although they love Joey Ortiz’s glove, they need more offensive production from that position after watching Willy Adames leave in free agency last winter. They’re also going to be surveying the market for a backup catcher.

"At the same time, the Brewers will be listening to offers on their ace, Freddy Peralta, who is entering his walk season," Bowden wrote. "They traded Corbin Burnes to the Orioles when he was a year away from free agency as well. The ideal return for Milwaukee would be a starting pitcher, shortstop and backup catcher.

"In general, I see them looking for MLB-ready talent this offseason, with a focus on adding a good-hitting shortstop and younger starting pitching with team control," Bowden said. "Most of their acquisitions will be via trades or through adding mid- or low-level free agents, as usual."

Ortiz has a pretty solid glove at shortstop. But he needs to pick it up at the plate.

As for catching, Milwaukee could definitely use some help there, too.

Milwaukee, behind manager Pat Murphy, put itself back on the MLB map with a solid postseason run. The Brewers advanced to the National League Championship Series by beating the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series.

Of course, the Brewers were swept in four games by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win a second straight World Series title.

If Milwaukee wants to reach the World Series, then it needs to seriously look at these two positions that need help at this time.