With a first-round bye secured and four games left, Milwaukee’s projected 2026 postseason position-player group compares favorably with 2025’s, notably at second base, shortstop and center field. The comparison assumes 14 current players, though Bo Naylor could be replaced.
The position-by-position assessment favors 2026 at first, second and third base, shortstop, left and center field, and backup catcher. The 2025 group has the edge in right field, at designated hitter and among backup outfielders; catcher, backup infield and backup first base are rated even.
Brice Turang’s offense was similar year to year, but his Defensive Runs Saved rose from 7 in 2025 to 22 in 2026, and his Fielding Run Value increased from 0 to 13. Christian Yelich’s figures through Tuesday were .235/.313/.372, 11 home runs and a 90 wRC+ in 114 games, versus .264/.343/.452, 29 homers and 122 wRC+ in 150 games in 2025; he homered Wednesday night. The writer says Milwaukee may need to think carefully about how it uses the DH spot.
