On Tuesday, The Brewers made their first of two decisions on contract options for next season, exercising Kolten Wong’s 2023 club option.
The Brewers have exercised the club option on 2B Kolten Wong. pic.twitter.com/hHk6cjoYlC
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) November 8, 2022
Wong turns 32 next season and saw his previously-elite defense crater in 2022, leading to speculation that the Brewers would decline his $10 million option and look elsewhere to fill second base.
Wong himself was surprised to hear that the Brewers are retaining his services.