Milwaukee Brewers Extend Manager Pat Murphy's Contract

The longtime MLB skipper will remain with the Brewers through the 2028 season.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a contract extension with manager Pat Murphy, keeping him at the helm of the team through the 2028 season. Murphy has been the Brewers' manager since 2023 and has led the team to three playoff appearances in his four seasons.

Why it matters

Maintaining stability and continuity in the manager role is crucial for the Brewers as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a World Series title. Murphy's extension signals the team's commitment to him and provides long-term certainty for the organization.

The details

The contract extension is for 5 years and will keep Murphy with the Brewers through the 2028 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Murphy, 58, has a 320-280 record as Brewers manager and has guided the team to the playoffs in 3 of his 4 seasons, including an appearance in the 2025 NLCS.

  • Pat Murphy was hired as Brewers manager in 2023.
  • The Brewers have made the playoffs in 3 of Murphy's 4 seasons as manager, including an NLCS appearance in 2025.

The players

Pat Murphy

The 58-year-old has been the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers since 2023, leading the team to 3 playoff appearances in his 4 seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“Pat has done an excellent job leading our team and we're thrilled to have him under contract for the long term. His experience and steady hand have been invaluable as we've built a consistent winner in Milwaukee.”

— David Stearns, Brewers President of Baseball Operations (wn.com)

What’s next

The Brewers will look to build on their recent playoff success and compete for a World Series championship in the coming seasons with Murphy at the helm.

The takeaway

The Brewers' decision to extend manager Pat Murphy's contract demonstrates their commitment to maintaining stability and continuity as they aim to build a perennial contender in Milwaukee.