On Friday, a number of gamers joined the free-agency pool after they had been non-tendered. Whereas a few of these gamers had been lower for efficiency causes, there are additionally gamers that had been solely lower as a consequence of price. Let’s check out among the non-tendered gamers that the Brewers may check out, now that they’re obtainable.
Josh Rojas, IF
With regards to infielders, Josh Rojas is the kind of participant that the Brewers appear to love. He primarily performed third base final season for the Mariners however has additionally frolicked at second and shortstop in previous seasons. His offense has been down the previous few seasons, with him posting a .225/.304/.336 batting line final season. Nevertheless, he does present plus protection, with 9 defensive runs saved between second and third final season. He additionally has an possibility obtainable per FanGraphs, although he’ll attain 5 years of MLB service time subsequent season (which means he can’t be optioned with out his consent after that).
Kyle Finnegan, RP
One of many greater names that was non-tendered on Friday was the Nationals All-Star reliever Kyle Finnegan. He had a robust begin to 2024, posting a 2.16 ERA and 37:12 Ok/BB in 33 1⁄3 innings via the tip of June. He struggled from there, posting a 5.34 ERA and 23:12 Ok/BB over 30 1⁄3 innings within the ultimate three months. He completed the season with a 3.68 ERA. Over his profession, his ERA+ (ERA adjusted to ballparks) has been persistently at 110 or greater. It could be a one-year deal total since he’s at 5 years of MLB service, so he can be a free agent once more after 2025 (barring a multi-year deal).
Jacob Webb, RP
When it comes to a non-tender, Jacob Webb was one of many stranger selections on Friday. He had a very good season in 2024, posting a 3.02 ERA and three.52 FIP. He had a very good 9.21 Ok/9 strikeout fee, however his stroll fee was slightly excessive at 4.29 BB/9. He was solely projected to make $1.7 million in arbitration, so he may very well be an inexpensive title available on the market.
Griffin Canning, SP
Griffin Canning is without doubt one of the beginning pitchers that hit the market. He’s handled accidents throughout his profession however nonetheless has some potential. In 2023 he had a 9.9 Ok/9 fee earlier than it dropped to six.8 Ok/9 final season. His velocity did drop, however he nonetheless has a four-pitch arsenal and may high out round 96 mph. If the Brewers’ pitching coaches assume they will work on him, he can be price a shot on a one-year deal.
Gavin Sheets, 1B/OF
It’s been a tough few years for Gavin Sheets. After beginning his profession off with a very good partial season in 2021, he hasn’t been capable of dwell as much as the early expectations. He’s had a detrimental WAR in every of his final three seasons and his wRC+ hasn’t been over 100. Even with the diminished stats, he may very well be price a flier on a minor league deal. He nonetheless hit 10-plus HR in every of his main league seasons and has an honest profession 98 wRC+ towards RHP.
