Brewers outfielder Drew Avans was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Milwaukee designated him for assignment on Sunday when Blake Perkins returned from the 60-day injured list. Milwaukee picked up Avans on a waiver claim from the A’s last month. The rookie outfielder went 0-2 in his only big league appearance before being optioned. … [Read more...] about Brewers Outright Drew Avans
Bruce Zimmermann Opts Out Of Brewers Deal
Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. The southpaw is now a free agent and free to sign with any club. Zimmermann, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Brewers in the winter. Since then, he has been pitching for Triple-A Nashville. His season-long numbers are middling but he’s been in a … [Read more...] about Bruce Zimmermann Opts Out Of Brewers Deal
Trade Deadline Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
MLBTR’s team-by-team look at the upcoming deadline continues with the Brewers. Milwaukee is firmly in a playoff spot and should be looking to buy. However, their financial restraints and apparent surplus of starting pitching could allow them to do some selling or some classic "baseball trades." Record: 56-40 (82.9% playoff probability, per FanGraphs) For other entrants in this … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers Designate Drew Avans For Assignment
The Brewers announced a trio of roster moves, including the news that outfielder Drew Avans has been designated for assignment. The DFA opens up a 40-man roster spot for Blake Perkins, who was returned from his minor league rehab assignment and optioned to Triple-A Nashville, after spending the entire season on the injured list. Right-hander Easton McGee was also optioned to … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Drew Avans For Assignment
Vinny Nittoli To Opt Out Of Brewers Deal
Reliever Vinny Nittoli plans to trigger the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC-2. The actual opt-out date is tomorrow and will give the Brewers 24 hours to add Nittoli to the big league roster, MLBTR has learned. If the Brewers choose not to select Nittoli to the roster, he’ll become a free agent. The 34-year-old Nittoli … [Read more...] about Vinny Nittoli To Opt Out Of Brewers Deal