The Milwaukee Brewers could part with closer Trevor Megill this winter in a deal that sends him to the Minnesota Twins, according to a projection by Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut. Johnson identified Megill as one of 10 potential trade candidates heading into the 2026-27 offseason.
From the Brewers’ perspective, the right-hander’s situation creates a clear window to act before free agency. Megill is entering a contract year at age 33, which gives Milwaukee incentive to explore his market now rather than risk losing him for nothing after the 2027 season.
He is coming off a two-season stretch with a 2.57 ERA and 60 saves in 108.2 innings. In 2026 alone, Megill posted a 2.63 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 30 saves and 69 strikeouts across 61.2 innings in 63 appearances.
His underlying numbers remained strong, including a 1.85 FIP that ranked among the best in baseball for a reliever. He also earned All-Star recognition in 2025 and continued to dominate in high-leverage spots during Milwaukee’s World Series run.
The Brewers’ organizational model favors dealing pitchers in their final year of control. Milwaukee previously traded Josh Hader and Devin Williams before free agency, and it dealt Freddy Peralta ahead of his walk year as well.
Megill fits that pattern as a productive closer projected to earn roughly $8 million in arbitration for 2027. Allowing him to leave without compensation would represent a missed opportunity for a club that values prospect capital and payroll flexibility.
Johnson noted that Milwaukee’s bullpen is deep enough to absorb the loss without a major drop-off. Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe provide immediate high-leverage options, with Uribe posting a 1.97 ERA in 59.1 innings in 2026 and Ashby emerging as a postseason standout.
That depth reduces the short-term risk of moving the closer and keeps the late innings secure. Uribe in particular has the velocity and secondary pitches to step into a larger role if needed.
In exchange, Johnson suggested the Brewers could target one of the Twins’ top catching prospects, such as Eduardo Tait or Khadim Diaw. Either would address a position of long-term interest for Milwaukee while adding controllable talent to the system.
The Twins’ bullpen ranked among the league’s worst in 2026 with a 4.74 ERA, making Megill a logical one-year upgrade for them. For the Brewers, the proposed deal maximizes value on a player acquired from Minnesota in 2023 for minimal cost.
After capturing the 2026 World Series, Milwaukee continues to operate with an eye toward sustained contention rather than short-term sentiment. Trading Megill would free resources and inject young talent into a system that has thrived by cycling arms at peak value.
The front office’s willingness to move established relievers has been a hallmark of its recent success. Whether the Twins ultimately complete such a deal remains uncertain, but the logic from Milwaukee’s side is straightforward.
Johnson’s projection highlights the Brewers’ preference for proactive roster management over retaining every contributor through free agency. The winter will show whether this prediction becomes reality.
