The Brewers have already clinched a playoff berth and their magic number to clinch the NL Central is one, leaving Milwaukee on the doorstep of winning its third division crown in the last six seasons. This will also be the Brew Crews fifth postseason appearance in that same six-year stretch, as the club has rebounded nicely after mi sing out on a wild card berth by just one game in 2022. A 31-18 record since August 1 helped turn the NL Central race into a relatively comfortable finish for the Brewers, who hold a six-game lead over the second-place Cubs. August 1 also happened to be s first game with Milwaukee after from the Mets the day prior, and Canha has played a big role in the Brewers surge. Canha had a solid but unspectacular .245/.343/.381 slash line over 303 plate appearances with New York prior to the deal, but he has kicked things up a couple of notches as a Brewer Canha has hit .296/.388/.451 with five homers over 188 PA with Milwaukee. There is perhaps a little good fortune involved, as Canha Yilber Diaz Jersey has a .321 BABIP with the Brewers as compared to a .278 BABIP with the Mets. However, he has also reduced his strikeout rate and is hitting for a lot more power since changing teams, and Canha told that he created a quick rapport with Brewers hitting coaches Ozzie Timmons and Connor Dawson. This succe s has boosted Canhas case heading into a po sible trip to free agency. This is the final guaranteed season of the two-year, $26.5MM deal Canha signed with the Mets in November 2021, and New York is still covering all of that remaining money (minus a prorated MLB minimum salary) as per the terms of Julys trade. The Brewers are responsible for whats next, whether its picking up a $11.5MM club option on Canha for 2024 or buying him out for $2MM. It makes for a one-year, $9.5MM decision for the team, and Rosiak notes that Canha would be a nice fit for Milwaukees unsettled first base picture. has hit decently well since coming to the Brewers in another deadline deal, but Santana will also be a free agent, and Canha brings more defensive versatility as a player capable of lining up at either corner outfield slot as well as first base. Canha would be eager to stay in Milwaukee, saying I think this organization just really does it, quote unquote, right. Its just a place that has a good feel and a good idea of how to win ballgames and how to construct rosters.At this point in my career, when youve been in a bunch of different situations, year to year, you appreciate that . also figures to be an important part of the Brewers outfield picture in 2024, but the former top prospect might be on the verge of still making an impact on this season. A wayward slide into third base back in April resulted in a shoulder surgery for Mitchell, and the procedure threatened to end his 2023 campaign after only 16 games. However, Mitchell has been diligently rehabbing, and was able to get back onto the field September 15 to begin a Triple-A rehab a signment. That a signment is now eight games deep, and with the Triple-A season now over, MLB.coms Adam McCalvy ( ) suggests that Mitchell might be activated from the 60-day injured list as early as today. Getting back to the majors this season would present both an important psychological and physical achievement for Mitchell in the bigger picture, but he could also make a late bid for Milwaukees playoff roster. Canha, , , and all look like certainties for the outfield depth chart heading into the postseason, as Taylor seems to have recovered from a minor hamstring i sue that kept him out of a few games last week. This is another area where Canhas versatility is important to the Brewers, as if the Crew prefers him as a first base or DH option, it creates room for Mitchell to provide further depth in the outfield. is another Brewers youngster recovering from shoulder surgery, but it doesnt appear as though Ashbys comeback attempt will lead to a return during the regular season or postseason. The left-hander hasnt pitched at all in 2023 due to arthroscopic surgery in April, though he has pitched in seven rehab outings in September, advancing from high-A ball to Double-A to Triple-A. While rehab a signments are more about getting healthy than bottom-line results, the 15.43 ERA Ashby has posted over his seven total minor league innings indicates that he isnt quite right yet, so it seems highly unlikely that the Brewers would turn to him as an option for a postseason roster. Blaze Alexander Jersey