The growth of the Brewers' young arms allowed them to make the postseason in each of the past four years. In 2021, they allowed their fewest runs (623) since 1992 (604). Milwaukee has never won a World Series title in its 53-year history while making its only appearance in 1982.
Their pitching staff finished third in the majors in ERA (3.50) and first in strikeouts (1,618). The Brewers’ bullpen had more risk in ERA (4.02 – 14th), but their relievers won 44 games with 24 losses and 44 saves. Milwaukee ranked 12th in runs (738), 18th in home runs (194), and 11th in stolen bases (82).
They lost 3B Eduardo Escobar (NYM), OF Avisail Garcia, C Manny Pina, SP Brett Anderson, RP Brad Boxberger, and RP Hunter Strickland in the offseason to free agency. Milwaukee acquired OF Hunter Renfroe in a deal with the Red Sox for OF Jackie Bradley, SS David Hamilton, and 3B Alex Binelas. In a minor league trade with Tampa, Milwaukee added 2B Mike Brosseau. In addition, the Brewers signed C Pedro Severino and RP Trevor Gott.
