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Brewers Finalize One-Year Deal With Luis Rengifo to Anchor Third Base

Milwaukee cast him as a versatile answer at third following recent departures.

Overview

  • Rengifo officially signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract that includes a $10 million mutual option for 2027.
  • He joined full-squad spring workouts in Phoenix and immediately took ground balls with infield coach Matt Erickson.
  • Team officials project him as the primary third baseman with flexibility to cover second and shortstop as needed.
  • President of baseball operations Matt Arnold called Rengifo a targeted pickup to bridge the club’s infield gap.
  • The seven-year Angels veteran brings a .250 career average with 62 home runs, though he is coming off a down 2025 and posted negative defensive metrics at third.