The Brewers possess surplus outfield depth with Sal Frelick and Jackson Chourio holding secure roster spots and Christian Yelich slated mainly for DH duties. Multiple fourth- and fifth-outfielder candidates — including Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge and Akil Baddoo — compete for one remaining outfield spot. Several of those players have minor-league options, reducing pressure to trade. The club appears willing to move one depth outfielder to upgrade elsewhere, with a likely target being a relief pitcher who also carries minor-league options. Isaac Collins enters trade consideration after a breakout season and remains under club control for five seasons.
"That leaves one opening for a handful of players. Collins, Perkins and former first-round pick Garrett Mitchell would battle for playing time if they're all on the roster. The Brewers have speedster Brandon Lockridge as a fifth outfielder and took a flier on Akil Baddoo on a split contract. They all have minor league options, so it's not necessary to force a trade."
"Collins coming off a breakout season in which he finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting. The switch-hitting Collins batted .263/.368/.411 across 441 trips to the plate. He hit 22 doubles, three triples, and nine home runs. Collins stole 16 bases and walked at a 13% clip. He was Milwaukee's primary left fielder and graded as a solid defender in a little over 800 innings. That season was worth between two and three wins above replacement."
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