Brewers Lock Up All-Star Catcher William Contreras with One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million deal with All-Star catcher William Contreras, avoiding arbitration and keeping him with the team through the 2025 season.

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year deal with All-Star catcher William Contreras, worth $6.1 million, to avoid arbitration. The contract also includes a $12 million club option for 2026, with a $100,000 buyout. This deal ensures that Contreras, 27, will remain with the Brewers for at least another season.

Contreras has established himself as a key player for the Brewers, spending the past two seasons with the team. Last year, he achieved career-highs with 23 home runs and 92 RBI, while maintaining an impressive .281/.365/.466/.831 slash line. His outstanding performance earned him his second consecutive Silver Slugger award as the Brewers' catcher.

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Contreras' rise to stardom has been notable, particularly given his family ties. He is the younger brother of St. Louis Cardinals catcher and three-time All-Star Willson Contreras, 32, who has won a World Series championship and is entering his 10th season. Despite the familial connection, William Contreras has carved out his own niche with the Brewers, who won the NL Central division title last season with a 93-69 record.

The Brewers' postseason run ultimately ended in the Wild Card round, where they lost to the New York Mets. Nevertheless, the team's regular-season success and Contreras' individual achievements have generated optimism for the upcoming season. With Contreras secured for another year, the Brewers will look to build on their recent success and make a deeper playoff push.