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IMAGE: Chicago Cubs catcher Reese McGuire hits a two run double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. \/ Mark J. Rebilas \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a move that\u2019s become something of a calling card for them over the last several years-adding a veteran role player who might not jump off the stat sheet, but somehow ends up playing a key role in their success. This time, it\u2019s catcher Reese McGuire, who\u2019s agreed to a minor league deal with Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

Now, if you\u2019re a Cubs fan, this might sting a little. McGuire spent the 2025 season with Chicago, stepping in when Miguel Amaya went down with an oblique injury in May and then suffered a season-ending ankle sprain in his first game back in August. McGuire didn\u2019t light up the box score, but he gave the Cubs exactly what they needed: a steady hand behind the plate and a left-handed bat that could hang in there.<\/p>\n

In 44 games, McGuire hit nine home runs and posted a .688 OPS over 140 plate appearances. Those aren\u2019t eye-popping numbers, but in the context of a backup catcher called into extended duty, it was a solid contribution. He brought experience, poise, and a sense of reliability at a position where things could\u2019ve easily unraveled for Chicago.<\/p>\n

And now, he\u2019s heading to Milwaukee-a team that\u2019s made a habit of turning “solid” into “surprisingly productive.” Over the past seven years or so, the Brewers have built a reputation for getting the most out of guys who were overlooked or underwhelming elsewhere. Whether it\u2019s their player development, scouting, or just the right fit at the right time, Milwaukee has found ways to squeeze value where others didn\u2019t see it.<\/p>\n

McGuire, a career .248\/.293\/.374 hitter, isn\u2019t likely to push William Contreras for the starting job-unless injuries force the issue-but he\u2019s exactly the kind of depth piece that can make a difference over a 162-game grind. And if history is any indication, don\u2019t be shocked if he goes on a hot streak at some point this season. It wouldn\u2019t be the first time a Brewer unexpectedly caught fire.<\/p>\n

The Cubs had the option to bring McGuire back after the 2025 season, but they chose not to tender him a contract in November, making him a free agent. That opened the door for Milwaukee, who now adds a veteran catcher with nearly 400 big league games under his belt.<\/p>\n

McGuire\u2019s career has taken him through Toronto, Chicago (both sides), and Boston before his stint with the Cubs last year. He\u2019s not flashy, but he\u2019s dependable-and that counts for a lot, especially in a system like Milwaukee\u2019s that knows how to maximize those kinds of players.<\/p>\n

So here we are again: the Brewers making a low-key move that could pay off in a big way. And if McGuire ends up hitting like an All-Star for a month or two while filling in behind the dish, well, that\u2019s just par for the course in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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