The Milwaukee Brewers ended the 2019 season with just over $145 million in total payroll, and that was enough to earn the second Wild Card. If GM David Stearns wants to take the team to the next level in 2020, he’s going to need to add to the roster.
The team is lacking in top level Minor League talent for trades, so they’re going to have to spend. But how much money does Stearns really have to play with?
How much is committed for 2020 right now?
Not including arbitration, players under team control, or options, the Milwaukee Brewers only have about $46 million to players on contracts committed right now.