Brewers Sign Former Blue Jays Catcher to Minor-League Deal

Reese McGuire joins Milwaukee on a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have signed former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire to a minor-league contract, according to a report from Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The 30-year-old Seattle native will also receive an invitation to the Brewers' spring training camp.

Why it matters

McGuire spent the last five seasons with the Blue Jays, serving as a backup catcher. His addition to the Brewers' minor-league system provides the team with additional depth and competition at the catcher position heading into the 2026 season.

The details

McGuire, a first-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013, made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays in 2018. Over his five seasons in Toronto, he appeared in 159 games, batting .248 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.

  • Reese McGuire signed his minor-league deal with the Brewers on January 28, 2026.

The players

Reese McGuire

A 30-year-old catcher who spent the last five seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Curt Hogg

A reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel who reported on the Brewers signing Reese McGuire.

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What they’re saying

“Reese McGuire has joined the Milwaukee Brewers on a minor-league deal, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.”

— Curt Hogg, Reporter

The takeaway

The Brewers' signing of Reese McGuire to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training provides the team with additional depth and competition at the catcher position as they prepare for the 2026 season.