Brewers Get a Fourth Option Year for Catcher Jeferson Quero

The Milwaukee Brewers will have a fourth option year for catcher Jeferson Quero in 2027.

Teams usually get three option years, which allow them to send a player on the 40-man roster to the minors without first exposing him to waivers.

Quero used his first three options from 2024 to 2026, but a fourth can be granted if a player has not yet completed five full seasons.

His 2024 shoulder surgery limited him to one game, so that year did not count as a full season under the rules.

The extra option lets Milwaukee keep him at Triple-A for another year while it evaluates his progress.

Quero, 24, was once a highly ranked prospect, but he had a below-average season at Triple-A in 2026.

His development could affect the Brewers’ plans for William Contreras, who is due to become a free agent after the 2027 season; the team’s decision on Contreras remains uncertain.