Abner Uribe 2026 Outlook: Highly Skilled Reliever Lacking Role Clarity
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Abner Uribe had a breakout season in 2025. The youngster appeared in 75 games, and posted a 3-2 record with a sparkling 1.67 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, 90 strikeouts, and seven saves. Uribe led all of MLB with 37 holds during the 2025 season. He transitioned to the closer role when Trevor Megill lost time to injury late in the season, and he was excellent. A 30.2% K% and fastball velocity of 98.8 MPH show he has the tools to man the closer role for the Brewers. However, it remains to be seen who will have the closer job to start the season: Megill or Uribe? Even if he does not earn the closer job, Uribe is a prime candidate for high-leverage work and will earn holds and rack up strikeouts while posting useful ratios. If Megill gets traded as is widely expected, Uribe would have a clear road to 25+ saves on a team that should compete for an NL Central crown. This will be something to monitor for role clarity during Spring Training.
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