William Contreras

Brewers catcher William Contreras' 2026 team option was declined by the Brewers but he remains an arbitrartion-eligibile player with the club.

Fantasy Impact

Rather than pick up a $12 million team option on Contreras, the team and player will either come to another agreement or head to arbitration. Contreras posted a .754 OPS with 17 homers in 150 games last season.

William Contreras is set to see a hand specialist next week.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras could undergo a procedure on his left middle finger. He fractured his finger back in May.

William Contreras exited Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals after being hit on the glove hand by a swing. He underwent X-rays after the game, and the results were negative.

Fantasy Impact

Before being replaced by Danny Jansen, William Contreras went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk. Following the game, Contreras was already lobbying to play in Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals. He can be considered day-to-day.

William Contreras went 2-for-3 in the win over the Cardinals with three RBI and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

The 27-year-old continues an impactful stretch at the plate, posting an .827 OPS with five home runs and 21 RBI over his last 30 games for the Brewers. After yesterday’s nail-biter against St. Louis, Contreras holds a .263 batting average with 74 RBI and 142 hits across 142 games this season.

William Contreras was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Texas Rangers due to a left forearm contusion.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras was struck by a foul tip while catching on Tuesday, which caused him to miss Wednesday's series finale. He will be re-evaluated ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers' series against the St. Louis Cardinals, which begins on Friday. Danny Jansen started in his place on Wednesday and will continue to start during his absence.