Brewers Eye Heyward, Consider Neris for Playoffs

The Milwaukee Brewers are considering adding veteran outfielder Jason Heyward, recently designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, to bolster their lineup depth amidst Christian Yelich’s absence. The Brewers' bullpen, already one of the best in Major League Baseball, could have been even stronger had they not traded Lucas Erceg to the Oakland Athletics last year; Erceg now plays for the Kansas City Royals and has been pivotal in their postseason push. The Chicago Cubs are facing another disappointing season, sitting 5.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with a slim 3.8% chance of making the playoffs. However, they could be a top destination for Atlanta Braves' All-Star pitcher Max Fried in the 2025 free-agent class, potentially strengthening their roster for future success. The Brewers also have the option to add reliever Héctor Neris, recently released by the Cubs, though it's uncertain if they will act on this given their already strong bullpen.