It never really felt like the Milwaukee Brewers would let their incredibly successful and popular manager, Pat Murphy, enter the 2026 season as a "lame duck" skipper. However, as the offseason dragged on and Murphy still hadn't agreed to a contract extension, worry started to set in that maybe the 67-year-old Murphy would call it a career after his final season under contract in 2026.
Those concerns were alleviated when Murphy agreed to a new three-year contract -- one that effectively adds two more years to his previous contract -- in late February. With a club option for the 2029 season, Murphy could remain in Milwaukee for a sixth season, but that bridge will be crossed when Murph and the Brewers get there.