While Brewers ace Freddy Peralta remains the top item on everyone’s wish list, New York Post writer Joel Sherman reports that both the Mets and Yankees are also interested in trading for reliever Trevor Megill. Depending on the offer, is that a move Milwaukee can afford to consider? The way Abner Uribe filled Megill’s shoes down the stretch, the answer is likely yes.
Milwaukee would be savvy to entertain Megill trade
Of course, the Brewers aren’t going to throw Megill away for three magic beans – that would be a mistake. But for the right price, they should at least earnestly consider those New Yorkers’ calls.
Before injuring his elbow in late August, Megill saved 30 games for the Brewers last season, posting a 2.49 ERA and a strikeout rate of 11.5 per nine. Once he hit the injured list, however, Uribe stepped in more than capably. In fact, the latter had the more dominant season as he pitched to a 1.67 ERA in 75.1 innings. Although Megill returned for the playoffs, Milwaukee maintained a closer-by-committee approach with Uribe as the top option.
Is Uribe ready to assume the closer’s role for a full season? Do the Brewers have enough arms to fill out the bullpen around him, including Uribe’s spot as setup man?
These are questions the front office for which the front office would have to have confident answers in order to pull the trigger on Megill. After being tendered, Megill is set to make an arbitration salary that Spotrac projects at $6.5 million. Would the Brewers want to flip Megill for assets, install Uribe at closer, and perhaps add a cheaper arm in free agency or via their stock of young pitching talent?
It’s at least a tenable notion. With two more years of arbitration following 2026, Megill is an appealing backend arm at a non-exorbitant price. Over the past two seasons he has 53 saves and a 2.60 ERA. Coming off his elbow injury, by trading him now the Brewers would capitalize on a sell-high opportunity without the uncertainty of what Megill will look to begin next season.
Will the elbow be a lingering issue? How much will his arbitration salary rise next season? If Megill becomes Mets teammates with Devin Williams, the fallout of those questions won’t be Milwaukee’s problem. For his part, Uribe has proven he is well-equipped for the closer’s job.
At the very least, with the reported interest he’s attracting, Megill’s status is something to monitor as the offseason progresses.
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