Brewers' William Contreras Announces Personal News Before MLB Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Feb 1, 2026 5:16 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers have had one of the quieter offseasons in MLB as they head into 2026 hoping to recapture the regular season success that carried them to 97 wins last year, the most in the league.

However, the team notably traded away their ace Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets for two prospects, a move that could make repeating that success more difficult.

Adding to an already disappointing winter, tension has begun to build between catcher William Contreras and the front office as the two sides prepare for an arbitration hearing regarding his 2026 salary.

Contreras is the only player on the roster headed to a hearing, an unexpected development given how important he has been to Milwaukee and the fact that he remains under team control for two more seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter William Contreras (24)© Brett Davis-Imagn Images

For now, Contreras is in offseason mode, balancing recovery and personal milestones. After undergoing surgery on his broken left middle finger, he has continued his rehab while also celebrating a major moment off the field.

Over the weekend, he announced on Instagram that he had gotten engaged to his longtime partner, Nixzali Adames. The couple shared the news in a collaborative post that included a video leading up to the proposal.

The caption featured a message from Contreras’ fiance that read, “I said YES! ♥️ Thank you for coming into my life and staying forever. I love you fatty ♥️.”

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After celebrating the engagement and continuing his offseason recovery, Contreras’ attention will soon turn back toward baseball with spring training approaching.

The 28-year-old remains one of the Brewers’ most valuable players, and Milwaukee will need him healthy and productive if they hope to stay competitive this year.

Across 150 games in 2025, Contreras posted a .260 batting average, .355 on base percentage, .754 OPS, 17 home runs and 76 RBIs while providing solid defense behind the plate.

He remains one of the most accomplished catchers in baseball as a two-time All Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner across six seasons. Contreras’ career began with the Atlanta Braves, where he helped win a World Series title in 2021, before he was eventually moved to Milwaukee in a three-team trade.

As the Brewers navigate a pivotal season with a thinner roster and rising expectations, Contreras’ performance will be central to hopes of remaining atop the NL Central.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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