The Milwaukee Brewers enter the season with a roster that reflects continuity on offense and calculated risk on the mound, leaning heavily on youth, versatility, and upside as they look to remain among the National League’s contenders, according to MLB.com.

Offensively, Milwaukee’s projected lineup closely resembles the group that powered one of baseball’s most productive attacks a season ago.

Jackson Chourio is slated to lead off from left field, setting the tone with his dynamic blend of speed and power, while Brice Turang follows in the two-hole, offering elite contact skills and defensive value at second base.

William Contreras anchors the heart of the order, continuing to establish himself as one of the league’s premier offensive catchers.

Christian Yelich projects to serve primarily as the designated hitter, a role that allows the former MVP to stay fresh while maintaining his impact in the middle of the lineup.

Andrew Vaughn slots in at first base, giving the Brewers a right-handed power presence, while Sal Frelick and Garrett Mitchell provide athleticism and balance in the outfield. Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton round out the order, supplying defensive flexibility and depth across the infield.

While manager Pat Murphy experimented with several leadoff options late last season -- including Yelich, Turang, and Frelick -- the overall construction of the lineup remains familiar.

Regardless of batting order, this core is expected to again emphasize plate discipline and run creation, strengths that helped Milwaukee rank among the league leaders in on-base percentage and scoring.

The rotation, however, represents a clear shift toward projection and development. Brandon Woodruff stands as the lone starter with significant big-league experience, positioning him as both staff leader and stabilizer.

Behind him, the Brewers are prepared to give extended opportunities to a wave of young arms, starting with Quinn Priester and hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, whose upside is among the highest in the system.

Chad Patrick and left-hander Kyle Harrison round out the projected five, but the list of contributors is expected to grow.

Milwaukee plans to cycle through several promising options throughout the season, including Robert Gasser, Logan Henderson, and recently acquired pitchers Brandon Sproat and Shane Drohan.

The approach underscores the organization’s confidence in its pitching pipeline and willingness to let competition dictate roles.

Taken together, the Brewers’ 2026 outlook reflects a franchise comfortable betting on internal growth, pairing an established, disciplined offense with a rotation that could evolve into a long-term strength as the season unfolds.

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