ZiPS projects Brewers to win 83 games, finish second in NL Central

The ZiPS projections for the 2023 season have been released, with Milwaukee projected to win 83 games and finish second in the NL Central. The Brewers have done a solid job retooling this offseason, while still managing to cut costs. Their big move was a three-team deal to acquire William Contreras from the Braves. They also traded away some big pieces, like Kolten Wong and Hunter Renfroe.

The Brewers hitting situation looks interesting this season, as they have no superstar bat anywhere in the lineup, but don’t have any true offensive liabilities either. The ZiPS projections love the call-up of Sal Frelick and think that he has the capability to be a true contact hitter and decent enough…