Milwaukee Brewers Issue $23.15 Million Qualifying Offer to Jake Bauers

The Milwaukee Brewers extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to first baseman Jake Bauers following a successful 2026 campaign. Bauers has until November 17 to decide whether to accept the offer or test free agency, where analysts project he could command a multi-year deal worth $17 to $19 million annually. If Bauers declines and signs with another team, the Brewers will gain draft-pick compensation.