Brewers Extend Manager Pat Murphy's Contract

Two-time NL Manager of the Year gets 3-year extension with club option

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a contract extension with manager Pat Murphy, keeping him at the helm through at least the 2028 season. The extension includes a club option for 2029 that would take Murphy through his age-71 season.

Why it matters

Murphy has been a key part of the Brewers' recent success, leading the team to back-to-back NL Manager of the Year awards and a franchise-record 97 wins in 2025. Extending his contract provides stability and continuity for the organization as they look to build on their recent accomplishments.

The details

The new contract extension is for 3 years, with a club option for 2029. If the option is exercised, it would keep Murphy as the Brewers' manager through his age-71 season. Murphy has been the Brewers' manager since the 2024 season and has compiled a 190-134 record during that time.

  • Murphy has been the Brewers' manager since the 2024 season.
  • In 2025, Murphy led the Brewers to a franchise-record 97 wins.
  • Murphy has won back-to-back NL Manager of the Year awards in 2024 and 2025.

The players

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers since the 2024 season, who has led the team to back-to-back NL Manager of the Year awards and a franchise-record 97 wins in 2025.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that has seen great success under manager Pat Murphy's leadership in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“Two-time defending NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy has a three-year contract extension with the Brewers that includes a club option for 2029, a source confirms to MLB dot com. If the option is exercised, it would carry Murph through his age-71 season -- right in his prime.”

— Adam McCalvy, Brewers beat writer (MLB.com)

What’s next

The Brewers will look to continue their success under manager Pat Murphy's leadership as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

The Brewers' decision to extend manager Pat Murphy's contract demonstrates their commitment to maintaining the team's recent momentum and building on their recent accomplishments under his guidance.