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Brewers: The Shortstop Position Still Isn’t Settled Heading Into 2021

ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Orlando Arcia #3 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws over Luis Urias #2 of the Milwaukee Brewers to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 27, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Brewers starting shortstop job was up for grabs in 2020, and neither one locked down the role heading into the future.

Orlando Arcia has been the Brewers incumbent starting shortstop since he took over the role in late 2016. He’s had his ups and downs both on offense and defense, and the Brewers had no choice but to bring in some competition.