Brewers’ Lineup Takes Shape for 2025 season
As spring training approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup is beginning to solidify. While there’s always room for adjustments, early projections suggest a familiar look from last season with some notable shifts based on player performance and matchups.
Top of the Order: Turang and Chourio
Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio are expected to reprise their roles at the top of the order.
Against right-handed pitchers (RHP), the dynamic duo will likely remain in their familiar spots with Turang leading off and Chourio batting second.
Against lefties, the strategy will likely remain the same – maximizing Chourio’s plate appearances while reducing turang’s exposure against left-handed pitching.
This approach worked effectively in 2024, keeping the two talented youngsters together in the batting order while minimizing Turang’s platoon disadvantage.
Heart of the Order: Yelich and Contreras
Christian Yelich and William Contreras will likely anchor the third and fourth spots in the lineup, respectively. The pair represent the Brewers’ most potent offensive threats.
While Yelich is coming off back surgery, reports suggest he’s recovering well. His placement in the lineup for now remains unchanged, with Contreras following him in the cleanup spot.
### Protecting Contreras: A Challenge in the Fifth Spot
The departure of Willy Adames leaves a void in protecting Contreras in the fifth spot. Garrett Mitchell, who showed promise in the latter half of 2024,
emerges as a strong candidate.
Mitchell offers some power, but his batting splits against left-handed pitchers raise concerns.
He excels against right-handers but struggles against lefties. To mitigate this, the Brewers deployed Blake Perkins in left field against lefties last season.
This strategy could continue, allowing Mitchell to face RHP in the fifth spot while Perkins slots into the second spot against southpaws.
### Filling Out the lineup: Hoskins, Frelick, Ortiz, and Durbin
Rhys Hoskins will likely occupy the sixth spot against right-handers and the fifth spot against lefties. While his 2024 performance was underwhelming, his power potential remains a valuable asset.
The battle for the final three spots in the lineup will likely come down to Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz, and potentially Caleb Durbin at third base.
Their spring training performances will be crucial in determining their roles. Ortiz showed early promise but faded late in 2024.frelick demonstrated more consistency throughout the season. Durbin needs to prove himself to secure a starting position.
**Projected Lineups for 2025:**
**vs.RHP**
1. Brice Turang (2B)
2. Jackson chourio (LF)
3. Christian Yelich (DH)
4. William Contreras (C)
5. Garrett mitchell (CF)
6. Rhys Hoskins (1B)
7. Sal Frelick (RF)
8. Joey Ortiz (SS)
9. Caleb Durbin (3B)
**vs. LHP**
1. Jackson Chourio (LF)
2. Blake Perkins (CF)
3. Christian yelich (DH)
4. William Contreras (C)
5. Rhys Hoskins (1B)
6. Sal Frelick (RF)
7. Joey Ortiz (SS)
8. Caleb Durbin (3B)
9. Brice Turang (2B)
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