Milwaukee’s biggest 2026 trades helped fuel a championship, though the returns varied. The Brewers found a promising pitching formula for Kyle Harrison, got useful innings from Shane Drohan and added postseason standouts JoJo Romero and Antonio Senzatela. Their trade partners also landed players with meaningful upside, making several deals look like wins for both sides.

By the Numbers
  • Shane Drohan: 4.19 ERA and 3.73 FIP over 124⅔ innings.
  • David Hamilton: .950 OPS and 2 home runs during Milwaukee’s postseason run.
  • JoJo Romero: 1.13 ERA in the playoffs.
  • Antonio Senzatela: 4⅓ scoreless innings in the postseason.
  • Caleb Durbin: 4.4 rWAR for Boston.
Yes, But

Not every acquisition delivered as hoped: Dustin May struggled in Milwaukee, and Senzatela’s regular-season performance dipped after his move. The prospects sent out also showed promise, while several players involved in the deals remain young enough to develop further.

State of Play
  • Romero was a key postseason performer, but he and May are free agents.
  • Milwaukee declined Senzatela’s option, leaving him a free agent.
  • Harrison, Drohan and Hamilton could take on larger roles; the traded prospects still have time to emerge.
Bottom Line

The trades strengthened Milwaukee’s depth when it mattered most and helped deliver a championship. The long-term verdict is still open, but the Brewers have already secured the payoff they were seeking: a title.