Brewers Sign Infielder Luis Rengifo to One-Year Deal

The 29-year-old will compete for starting third base job in Milwaukee.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have signed infielder Luis Rengifo to a one-year contract. Rengifo, 29, is coming off a disappointing 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels where he hit just .238 with 9 home runs and 10 stolen bases. However, he had a solid three-year stretch prior to that, batting .273 with a .431 slugging percentage. The Brewers see Rengifo as a potential starter at third base, though he also has the versatility to play a super-utility role.

Why it matters

The Brewers are looking to bolster their infield depth and find a long-term solution at third base after trading away Travis Shaw last offseason. Rengifo provides an intriguing option with his combination of power, speed, and defensive flexibility.

The details

Rengifo signed a one-year deal with the Brewers on Friday. He will compete for the starting third base job in spring training, though the team could also utilize him in a super-utility role given his ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions. The Brewers are hoping Rengifo can recapture the form he showed from 2022-2024 when he was a productive hitter for the Angels.

  • Rengifo signed his one-year contract with the Brewers on February 13, 2026.
  • Rengifo will turn 29 years old later this month.

The players

Luis Rengifo

A 29-year-old infielder who spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Travis Shaw

The former Brewers third baseman who was traded away by the team last offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Rengifo had a disappointing walk year with the Angels last season, slashing just .238/.287/.335 with nine home runs and 10 stolen bases over 147 contests. However, he hit a solid .273/.323/.431 across the three seasons prior to that and will turn just 29 later this month.”

— RotoWire Staff (cbssports.com)

What’s next

Rengifo will compete for the starting third base job during Brewers spring training, which begins in late February.

The takeaway

The Brewers are taking a low-risk flier on Rengifo, hoping he can regain the form that made him a productive hitter for the Angels from 2022-2024. If he can, Rengifo could provide a boost to Milwaukee's infield depth and potentially earn the starting third base job.