Several former Milwaukee Brewers are currently playing in Major League Baseball, including Trent Grisham with the New York Yankees and Willy Adames with the San Francisco Giants. Both players are experiencing challenging seasons with low batting averages and OPS.
Key points
Trent Grisham plays for the New York Yankees.
Willy Adames is with the San Francisco Giants.
Grisham has a .182 batting average this season.
Adames has a .194 batting average this season.
Eric Haase is also with the Giants.
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As we get into the teeth of the May schedule, take a look at former Milwaukee Brewers currently active on big-league rosters around Major League Baseball.
After a breakout 2025 season with the Yankees, the 2019 Brewer took a qualifying offer this offseason, and he's struggled with a .680 OPS (on-base plus slugging). He'll be in Milwaukee this weekend. The center fielder has just a .182 batting average and .308 on-base percentage, with five homers after belting 34 last year.
It's been a struggle for the beloved former Brewer, with a .194 batting average and .565 OPS. He has three homers and has struggled defensively. Former Brewers backup catcher Eric Haase is also with the Giants and has two doubles among his three hits in 10 at-bats.
New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning on May 6, 2026, at Coors Field.
New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning on May 6, 2026, at Coors Field.
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The former Brewers ace was dealt to New York in the offseason, and the Mets can't complain about the early returns. Peralta has a 3.12 earned run average in eight starts with 43 strikeouts in as many innings.
Houser signed in the offseason with San Francisco, but it hasn't gone well, with a 6.19 ERA in seven starts and a WHIP (walks and hits per inning pitched) in excess of 1.5. He has only 19 strikeouts in 36 innings.
Quintana has fared much better than you might think for the 37-year-old who's agreed to pitch in Coors Field. He has a 3.90 ERA in six starts, with 14 strikeouts in 30 innings. He had a 3.96 ERA for the Brewers last year.
Civale, traded to the White Sox last year in the deal that netted Andrew Vaughn, also pitched for the Cubs last year before signing with the Athletics. And he's been strong, with a 2.95 ERA in seven starts covering 37 innings.
Briefly a Brewer, Junk has an excellent 2.82 ERA in seven starts, ranking him among the top 25 in baseball among qualified starters. He has a 1.04 WHIP in 38 innings.
Once traded for Adames in 2021, Rasmussen is a steady presence for the Rays, with a 2.95 ERA in seven starts and 37 strikeouts in 37 innings, plus a sterling WHIP of 0.93. Could he be in line for a second all-star appearance?
In his second year with Chicago, Rea has continued to be solid, with a 4.03 ERA and 4-1 record in eight games (five starts), plus 35 strikeouts in 38 innings.
Durbin's well-documented slow start has gotten a little better, but he's still at a .526 OPS with just one homer and four stolen bases. He does have a 0.6 Wins Above Replacement though, helped by his play as the team's starting third baseman.
The infielder has played in 19 games with a home run, stolen base and .629 OPS.
Left fielder Isaac Collins of the Kansas City Royals makes a catch during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on April 02, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Left fielder Isaac Collins of the Kansas City Royals makes a catch during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on April 02, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The outfielder has turned a corner after a slow start, now up to a .747 OPS with three homers, 12 RBIs and two stolen bases. He was acquired in the offseason in the deal that sent Ángel Zerpa to Milwaukee.
The reliever, dealt in the offseason in the Zerpa trade, has a 1.98 ERA in 14 innings with 10 strikeouts. Former Brewers minor leaguer Lucas Erceg has a 3.52 ERA as the Royals closer, with a league-leading 10 saves.
As the Mets have struggled, Williams has been under the microscope, with a 6.17 ERA and five saves in nearly 12 innings. In the small sample, he has a WHIP of 1.8.
Guess who's back? The lanky left-hander has been superb in the White Sox pen with a 1.06 ERA in 17 innings, 20 strikeouts and eight walks. He hasn't allowed a homer and has one save.
After playing for the Brewers the last two years, he has a .719 OPS for the Guardians with six doubles and three homers as the team's primary designated hitter. Former Brewers minor leaguer David Fry is back to being productive in a utility role with an .832 OPS.
Brice Turang's glove features a platinum patch to commemorate his 2024 Platinum Glove award.
Brice Turang has his nickname and number on the side of his glove.
Brice Turang has begun using a 'V' web in his glove this year.
Christian Yelich's glove features a gold Rawlings patch in honor of his 2014 Gold Glove
William Contreras got a specially customized glove with the colors of the Venezuelan flag for the World Baseball Classic.
Sal Frelick showcases his glove in the Brewers clubhouse.
The only customization on Jacob Misiorowski's game glove is a skull.
Jacob Misiorowski's custom glove in support of those with Parkinson's disease, which includes his father.
A red tulip, the symbol for Parkinson's disease, is etched into Jacob Misiorowski's practice glove.
Joey Ortiz showcases his game glove.
Joey Ortiz showcases his game glove with a cross and an acronym for "His Glory Alone".
Brandon Sproat's glove features his motto of 'Let it eat' on the outside.
Brandon Sproat has a Bible verse stitched into his glove.
Garrett Mitchell's glove features the same line he has tattooed on his body: Keep the faith
Quinn Priester's glove reads 'Seek discomfort', a nod to the motto of a YouTube shows that he's applied to baseball
Jake Bauers' glove features a 'JB' inscription on it.
Jared Koenig keeps it simple with his Mizuno glove.
Brandon Lockridge showcases his glove.
Grant Anderson showcases his glove, which has the initials of his two children.
Grant Anderson points to the Bible verse stitched on his glove.
Kyle Harrison has a longer glove for a pitcher with his nickname etched into it.
The only customization on Robert Gasser's glove is his nickname 'Gas' along the outer edge.
Steward Berroa, in pink lettering, has the verse Matthew 23:12 on the outside of his web.
Steward Berroa has his nickname stitched into the siding of his glove.
Andrew Vaughn's team-colored glove features just his name alongside his wife's initials.
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Brice Turang's glove features a platinum patch to commemorate his 2024 Platinum Glove award.
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Brice Turang's glove features a platinum patch to commemorate his 2024 Platinum Glove award.
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Brice Turang has his nickname and number on the side of his glove.
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Brice Turang has begun using a 'V' web in his glove this year.
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Christian Yelich's glove features a gold Rawlings patch in honor of his 2014 Gold Glove
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William Contreras got a specially customized glove with the colors of the Venezuelan flag for the World Baseball Classic.
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Sal Frelick showcases his glove in the Brewers clubhouse.
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The only customization on Jacob Misiorowski's game glove is a skull.
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Jacob Misiorowski's custom glove in support of those with Parkinson's disease, which includes his father.
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A red tulip, the symbol for Parkinson's disease, is etched into Jacob Misiorowski's practice glove.
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Joey Ortiz showcases his game glove.
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Joey Ortiz showcases his game glove with a cross and an acronym for "His Glory Alone".
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Brandon Sproat's glove features his motto of 'Let it eat' on the outside.
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Brandon Sproat has a Bible verse stitched into his glove.
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Garrett Mitchell's glove features the same line he has tattooed on his body: Keep the faith
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Quinn Priester's glove reads 'Seek discomfort', a nod to the motto of a YouTube shows that he's applied to baseball
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Jake Bauers' glove features a 'JB' inscription on it.
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Jared Koenig keeps it simple with his Mizuno glove.
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Brandon Lockridge showcases his glove.
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Grant Anderson showcases his glove, which has the initials of his two children.
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Grant Anderson points to the Bible verse stitched on his glove.
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Kyle Harrison has a longer glove for a pitcher with his nickname etched into it.
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The only customization on Robert Gasser's glove is his nickname 'Gas' along the outer edge.
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Steward Berroa, in pink lettering, has the verse Matthew 23:12 on the outside of his web.
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Steward Berroa has his nickname stitched into the siding of his glove.
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Andrew Vaughn's team-colored glove features just his name alongside his wife's initials.
He has a 4.22 ERA in 14 games for the Angels, collecting 20 strikeouts in 21 innings of work. Former Brewers reliever Drew Pomeranz has been less successful with the Angels, posting a 7.71 ERA in 14 innings.
He's been steady as a rock out of the bullpen with a 1.76 ERA in 15 innings despite just six strikeouts (only four walks). Junis started the Brewers' home opener two years ago.
After a white-hot start to the season, Wiemer has come back to earth only slightly, still sporting a .946 OPS in 66 plate appearances with three homers.
Part of the package that came to the Brewers in the Adames deal, and then part of the package to acquire Rowdy Tellez, Richards posted a 1.93 ERA in nine relief appearances at Lehigh for the Phillies, with 26 strikeouts in 14 innings and just three walks, and he's now been acquired by the White Sox.
Other former Brewers around Major League Baseball
Hoby Milner, Chicago Cubs: The left-handed reliever has a 2.55 ERA in 18 innings.
Esteury Ruiz, Miami Marlins: The prospect traded to land WIlliam Contreras is back in the big leagues with two home runs and three stolen bases in 10 games.
Mauricio Dubón, Atlanta Braves: The utility man has delivered for his new team, with a .741 OPS and place as the team's shortstop. He has a pair of homers and 20 RBIs for one of baseball's best teams.
Victor Caratini, Minnesota Twins: His .558 OPS isn't pretty, but he is a backup catcher, after all. He has a home run and 13 RBIs in 27 games.
Jahmai Jones, Detroit Tigers: Briefly a Brewers player, Jones homered against his old team earlier this year and has a .640 OPS as a DH primarily hitting against lefties.
Andrew McCutchen, Texas Rangers: The 2022 Brewers DH has appeared in 25 games for Texas in his age-39 season, with a .620 OPS (one homer, five RBIs).
Gus Varland, Washington Nationals: Briefly in Milwaukee as a Rule 5 pick, he's become the Nationals closer and has four saves and a 3.07 ERA in 15 innings. He has 16 strikeouts to just three walks.
Former Brewers you may remember currently in AAA
Oliver Dunn, Charlotte Knights (White Sox). He has five homers and 24 RBIs with an .882 OPS. He also has seven stolen bases to share the team lead.
Orlando Arcia, St. Paul Saints (Twins). In 121 at-bats, he has six homers and an .869 OPS. He also has three stolen bases.
Shane Smith, Charlotte Knights (White Sox). He was never a Brewers player but was a high-profile minor leaguer who has fallen on hard times with the Sox. After starting the season as the team's opening-day starter against Milwaukee, he has a 5.27 ERA in 14 innings at Class AAA.
Joel Payamps, Gwinnett Stripers (Braves). He's made one appearance after getting outrighted to Triple-A.
Rowdy Tellez, Gwinnett Stripers (Braves). Tellez leads the team with seven homers and also has seven doubles, though he has struggled with a .198 batting average (despite a respectable .782 OPS).
Ben Gamel, Gwinnett Stripers (Braves). It's been a struggle for the 33-year old, who has a .684 OPS with three homers in 81 at-bats.
Bradley Blalock, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins). He has a 3.09 ERA in 32 innings over six starts at Class AAA with 31 strikeouts and just six walks.
Steward Berroa, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies). He briefly appeared in center field last year for the Brewers; he's had 21 games at Triple-A and has three homers, 12 RBIs and a strong .824 OPS. Former Brewers prospect Robert Moore, traded in the deal that brought Oliver Dunn to Milwaukee, has an elite .940 OPS and four homers in 45 at-bats.
Bryse Wilson, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies). In six games (five starts) and 27 innings, Wilson has a 7.90 ERA.
Bruce Zimmermann, Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals). He made one appearance for the big-league Brewers last year and spent the whole season in the minors, and now he has a 4-0 record and 3.03 ERA in seven starts for the Cardinals' Class AAA team, with a team-best 47 strikeouts and just eight walks in 36 innings.
Abraham Toro, Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals). The player traded for Chad Patrick has five homers and 15 RBIs in 106 at-bats with a .661 OPS and .198 batting average.
Vinny Capra, Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox). He has four homers in 84 at-bats and 10 doubles, posting a wild 1.051 OPS and .468 on-base percentage over 25 games. He is, essentially, one of the best hitters in the International League.
Anthony Seigler, Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox). Traded to Boston in the offseason and now healthy, Seigler has a .793 OPS in 48 at-bats.
Joe Ross, Reno Aces (Diamondbacks). In nine games (17 innings) he has a 5.40 ERA.
Jason Alexander, Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros). He has a 0-2 record in six starts with a 4.97 ERA, recording 20 strikeouts in 29 innings.
