Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Brewers have lost a key piece of their championship run.
First Baseman Jake Bauers has reportedly accepted a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, where he is expected to fill a need at DH while platooning at 1B. The deal comes after Milwaukee made a qualifying offer that would have kept him from hitting free agency.
Bauers hit .266 in 2026 and led the team with 26 home runs. He also recorded career highs in multiple offensive categories, including hits (127), runs scored (93), walks (94), and extra=base hits (50).
The deal comes about two and a half weeks before Major League Baseball and its owners are expected to lock out the players, leading to what could be a lengthy work stoppage.
Milwaukee will receive a compensatory draft pick for extending a qualifying offer.
Boston is scheduled to play in Milwaukee September 14-16, 2027.
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