Jake Bauers Set for Free Agency Following Viral World Series Moment

First baseman Jake Bauers is set for free agency after helping the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series and earning NLCS MVP honors. In 2026, Bauers hit .266 with 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases. Following the Game 5 clincher, Bauers gifted the final-out ball to manager Pat Murphy, prompting a viral NSFW response from Murphy predicting a lucrative contract for the former 2023 Yankee. Bauers is projected to land a three-year, $54 million deal.