{"id":104805,"date":"2025-07-26T17:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T21:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=104805"},"modified":"2025-07-26T17:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T21:18:24","slug":"brewers-eye-infield-upgrade-latest-rumors-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/07\/26\/brewers-eye-infield-upgrade-latest-rumors-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers Eye Infield Upgrade: Latest Rumors as the Deadline Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves firmly in a playoff race. Simultaneously, the Crew is grappling with key lineup questions that could define their postseason hopes. After an up-and-down stretch marked by both injuries and breakout performances, top brass is working overtime to position the Crew for October. Right now, all signs point to a significant move on the infield front.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brewers at a Crossroads with Deadline Looming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why Infield Is the Brewers’ Focus\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Entering the final week before the deadline, most analysts agree Milwaukee’s greatest need lies at the corner infield spots. The midseason injury to Rhys Hoskins<\/a> has exposed the team\u2019s lack of depth at first base. While the acquisition of Andrew Vaughn<\/a> helped steady the ship, the front office isn\u2019t content to wait and see if his resurgence sticks. Insiders report that the Brewers\u2019 brass is aggressively scouring the trade market. Currently, they are weighing both \u201cbig swing\u201d options and more attainable short-term upgrades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Deadline Targets on the Brewers\u2019 Radar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> third baseman Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/a> is leading the National League in home runs with 36 and would bring serious power to the Brewers’ lineup. He also has 87 RBI in 2025 thus far. He is, however, highly sought after by multiple teams, including the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers<\/a>, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs<\/a>, and Cincinnati Reds<\/a>. This likely drives up his trade cost. Su\u00e1rez would be a rental player but an impactful one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ryan O\u2019Hearn\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Another name gaining traction is the Baltimore Orioles’ Ryan O\u2019Hearn<\/a>. The American League All-Star DH is also in a contract year. Reports suggest GM Matt Arnold and the Brewers’ staff have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Orioles. Baltimore is desperate for pitching, something Milwaukee now has in surplus. O\u2019Hearn\u2019s .286 average and positional versatility make him a prime candidate<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Ryan O\u2019Hearn #Orioles<\/a><\/p>\n

O\u2019Hearn doesn\u2019t fit the typical profile of a lefty slugger, with a K rate of just 16.7% and an in-zone contact rate approaching 90%. But he also boasts a 48.5% hard-hit rate, with 12 home runs in a heavy pitcher\u2019s park. pic.twitter.com\/cFrPyMEOME<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 matthew (@matthewk36711) July 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n