Matt Arnold Promoted to President of Baseball Operations and General Manager

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Matt Arnold to president of baseball operations and general manager. Arnold will continue to oversee baseball operations, which he has done since October 2022.

“Since joining our organization in 2015, Matt Arnold has been instrumental in developing a culture and process that has led to seven postseason appearances over the past eight seasons,” said Milwaukee Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio. “Matt has been at the center of our success, guiding a talented baseball operations group that is respected and admired throughout the industry. Coming off three straight Central Division titles and advancing to the NLCS this year, we are proud of what Matt has accomplished and even more excited for what the future holds under his leadership.”

Arnold, 46, joined the Brewers in October 2015 as vice president and assistant general manager. He was promoted to senior vice president and assistant general manager in June 2019 and to senior vice president and general manager in November 2020.

In his 10 seasons in the organization (2016-25), Arnold has helped lead the Brewers to the fifth-best record in the Major Leagues and second-best record in the National League (836-683, .550). During his time in Milwaukee, the team has qualified for the postseason seven times (2018-21, 2023-25) and has won five National League Central Division championships (2018, 2021, 2023-25). The Brewers have won at least 92 games in each of Arnold’s three seasons overseeing baseball operations, including a franchise-record 97 victories in 2025.

“I am humbled and honored to be a part of what we have built in Milwaukee,” said Arnold. “This is a truly a team effort, led by the great support from ownership to the tremendous contributions of our baseball operations department, field staff and all of the outstanding players in the organization over the years. I look forward to continuing to work tirelessly to build upon what we have accomplished.”

Arnold was named 2024 MLB Executive of the Year, voted on by executives from all 30 clubs, becoming the first Brewers executive to earn the honor. He was also honored as MLB Executive of the Year by The Sporting News (2024-25) and Baseball America (2024).

Prior to joining the Brewers, Arnold spent nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays (2007-15), most recently as director of player personnel. During his time in Tampa Bay, the team won 90 or more games in five of six seasons from 2008-13 and qualified for the postseason four times (2008, 2010-11 and 2013), including the franchise’s first World Series appearance in 2008.

Arnold, who has 25 seasons of professional baseball experience, has also served roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2000), Texas Rangers (2002) and Cincinnati Reds (2003-06).

Originally from California, Arnold graduated from the University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2001.

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