As the offseason progresses, the Milwaukee Brewers must decide whether to stick with Joey Ortiz at shortstop or pursue an upgrade, with a change prioritizing offensive production over Ortiz’s reliable defensive abilities. Last year, Ortiz slashed just .236/.276/.317 with a 67 wRC+.
The organization could choose an internal solution by moving either Caleb Durbin or Brice Turang over to shortstop, or they could explore external options through trades or free agency. With top shortstop prospects like Cooper Pratt and Jesús Made only a few years away, any outside addition would likely be a veteran player who could be a short-term fix.