Abner Uribe

Uribe won a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster and played a critical high-leverage role for the team throughout 2025. The 25-year-old operated as Milwaukee's top setup man, posting a league-leading 37 holds across 75 appearances. He also added seven saves, seamlessly stepping into closing duties when Trevor Megill missed time due to injury. Uribe threw more strikes during his breakout campaign, as his 35.5 ball percentage was much improved from 2024 (43 percent). His 1.63 ERA ranked third among qualified relievers, while his 0.63 mark after the All-Star break was 4th-best. Uribe's success can be attributed to his sinker-slider combination that was devastating to opposing hitters. He routinely hit triple-digits on the radar gun with his sinker, while his slider yielded a .134 BAA that was 4th-best in the league for that pitch type. Expect some ratio regression in 2026, but Uribe is one of the strongest closer-in-waiting candidates in the game. Read Past Outlooks