On Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers got it right with All-Star backstop William Contreras.

Contreras had a $15.5 million club option for the 2027 season and Milwaukee opted to pick it up , rather than declining it and going to arbitration. The Brewers didn't get cute and took care of their World Series Most Valuable Player right away . It's important to note that he has just one season of team control left. As of this moment, he's scheduled to enter free agency after the 2027 season. But could that change? USA Today's Bob Nightengale gave Brewers fans some hope for that matter.

"The Milwaukee Brewers, who would love to sign World Series MVP William Contreras to a contract extension this winter, pick up his $15.5 million club option for 2027," Nightengale wrote.…