The Milwaukee Brewers don't seem to be trading the reigning World Series MVP, at least not according to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale.

Nightengale reported on Thursday, Nov. 12, that the Brewers "are telling teams that William Contreras is staying put, and that they'd love to sign him to a contract extension."

The same can't be said about closer Trevor Megill, but that's a separate conversation.

While the offseason just began, it feels like all the media could do was talk about a potential trade for Contreras.

Keep in mind, Milwaukee just exercised a club option to keep him around for $15.5 million in 2027. For what Contreras did in the postseason alone, that feels like an absolute steal.

Now, it feels like that number is far too low if they're looking to sign him to a long-term extension, but only time will tell. He's set to become a free agent sooner rather than later, so that's why it felt like a logical move for the Brewers to trade him now, had they not planned on extending him.

Nothing is guaranteed at this point in time, but it should be music to Contreras' ears that the organization isn't taking offers for him.

Nightengale noted that they're "listening to offers" on Megill, but that seems to be the only player they plan on shopping around this offseason.

Fresh off losing Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million deal, it'll be interesting to see how similar those numbers are to a possible extension for Contreras.

Remember, Contreras will turn 29 years old next month, so how long exactly would they want to keep him under contract before they believe he's no longer in his prime?

Time and time again, the Brewers trade star players on expiring contracts, but there's a different vibe when it comes to what Contreras brings to Milwaukee.

Many thought the same could be said about Willy Adames, but moving on from him was a huge risk that paid off.

Between the likes of Corbin Burnes, Freddy Peralta, Josh Hader, and Devin Williams, there's a clear cycle that Megill could soon follow.

It's worth noting the team let Gary Sanchez walk, so catching-wise all they have is Jefferson Quero and Bo Naylor.

Neither of those scream World Series-caliber catchers and, with all of the injuries to Quero, who knows what his future holds in Milwaukee.

For now, Brewers fans can rejoice as it doesn't seem like Contreras is going anywhere, and he could stick around for the long haul.