Brewers Secure Fourth Option Year for Catcher Jeferson Quero in 2027

The Milwaukee Brewers will gain an extra layer of roster flexibility in 2027, as catcher Jeferson Quero has been granted a fourth minor league option year, according to a report by Brewer Fanatic. Because the 24-year-old missed almost all of the 2024 campaign following right shoulder surgery, MLB guidelines qualify him for the additional option season rather than forcing him through waivers.

Quero was initially added to Milwaukee's 40-man roster in November 2023. He subsequently burned option years in 2024, 2025, and 2026 while continuing his development in the minor leagues. Under league rules, a player can receive a fourth option if they have not accrued five full seasons, defined as being active for at least 30 days during a year. Quero played in just one major league game in March 2024 before undergoing surgery, exempting that season from counting toward his full-season total.

The decision takes immediate roster pressure off the Brewers, allowing them to keep the former top-50 prospect at Triple-A for further seasoning. Quero struggled during his recent Triple-A campaign, posting a .245/.315/.397 slash line and an 88 wRC+, down from his typical 105 wRC+ or higher mark in previous years. Having the additional option year also gives Milwaukee time to evaluate its long-term catching situation alongside starter William Contreras, who is under club control through 2027.

What to watch next: Quero is expected to get regular playing time in the minor leagues while Milwaukee relies on its major league depth behind Contreras heading into spring preparation.