The Milwaukee Brewers have opted not to exercise the $10.5 million club option for closer Devin Williams for the 2025 season. Despite this decision, the two-time National League Reliever of the Year will remain with the team, as he is eligible for arbitration for one more year.

On other roster decisions announced over the weekend, the Brewers have chosen to activate the $8 million club option for right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta while also declining a club option for catcher Eric Haase. Like Williams, Haase remains part of the organization and is also eligible for arbitration.

The rejection of the club option for Williams means that the 30-year-old will earn whatever amount is decided by an arbitrator unless he and the Brewers are able to negotiate a new agreement prior to that process. Williams faced challenges earlier in the season, as he spent the first half recovering from stress fractures in his back. Upon his return, he had a solid showing with a record of 1-0, a stellar 1.25 ERA, 14 saves, and a total of 38 strikeouts over 21 2/3 innings. Unfortunately, he encountered a setback during the decisive third game of the National League Wild Card Series against New York, where he could not hold onto a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning, allowing a three-run homer to Pete Alonso amid a four-run rally that ended the Brewers’ postseason hopes.

Freddy Peralta, who is 28 years old, had a commendable season himself, finishing with an 11-9 record, a 3.68 ERA, and striking out 200 batters across 173 2/3 innings pitched.

Meanwhile, Eric Haase, who is set to celebrate his 32nd birthday on December 18, had a decent performance, batting .273 with a .304 on-base percentage, along with five home runs and 14 RBIs over the course of 30 games.