# Brewers Offseason Questions

> Brewers face key decisions as free agency begins.
- Title: Brewers Offseason Questions · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Brewers face key decisions as free agency begins. Brewers must decide on free agents, arbitration, trade candidates, and prospects ahead of the 2026-27…
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## Free agents and decisions
The Brewers extended a $23.15 million qualifying offer to Jake Bauers, who must decide by Nov. 17.
## Arbitration eligibility
Twelve players, including Grant Anderson and Trevor Megill, are eligible for arbitration this season.
## Trade candidates
World Series MVP Willy Adames and Contreras are potential trade candidates for the Brewers.
## Prospects to watch
Jett Williams and Luke Adams are top Brewers prospects for the 2026-27 season.
## Offseason timeline
The Brewers have a Nov. 17 deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
## Active offseason?
The Brewers are well-positioned to keep most of the roster intact through the 2026-27 offseason.
## Key decisions
The Brewers must decide whether to trade Contreras or keep him as a free agent.
## Offseason impact
The Brewers' next game will feature a team that looks similar to their World Series-winning squad.
## Key takeaway

Brewers must decide on free agents, arbitration, trade candidates, and prospects ahead of the 2026-27 offseason.