The Brewers enter 2024 with hopes of retaining their division crown.
It’s undeniable, however, that the road to the National League Central title will prove more challenging this season. The Brewers won’t have Corbin Burnes or Brandon Woodruff. There will be a heavy reliance on youngsters either improving from last year or integrating rookies into the squad. The improvement shown by other teams is going to be another obstacle.
The Cincinnati Reds proved to be a feisty opponent as they led the division as late as July, but they faded over the second half of the season.