Rumor: Brewers Interested In Lefty Reliever Andrew Chafin

[Brock Beauchamp]

Ken Rosenthal rounded up a few rumors on trade deadline day and one of them caught my eye: the Milwaukee Brewers have been in contact with the Arizona Diamondbacks about left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin.

The Brewers have had a rather active trade deadline thus far, headlined by the acquisitions of Carlos Santana and Mark Canha. But they're still in need of bullpen help, particularly left-handed pitchers.

This rumor is particularly interesting because, as of this writing, the Diamondbacks and Brewers are tied in the standings for the final Wild Card berth. The Brewers likely have their eye on the division title - not the Wild Card - but there's a good chance Arizona and Milwaukee are competing in a zero-sum game at season's end.

Chafin's stats are, at a glance, underwhelming. The 33-year-old's 4.19 ERA is quite bad... but his 3.13 FIP and 12.8 K/9 look great (though he walks too many). He has a club option for 2024 so he's not a rental.

I'm kind of rooting for this to happen because take a gander at the guy... he looks like a Milwaukee Brewer. And that counts for something, at least to me.

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[StearnsFTW]

Was #1 on my wish list as FA wound down.

Numbers aren't great but I'd love to get him.

[TURBO]

Seems like the typical relief pitcher deadline deal that the Brewers would make.  An average, if not below average guy that we will over pay for, only to see him flounder.  High ERA, walks too many guys, just a boring guy that won't move the needle in a positive direction.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

25 minutes ago, TURBO said:

Seems like the typical relief pitcher deadline deal that the Brewers would make.  An average, if not below average guy that we will over pay for, only to see him flounder.  High ERA, walks too many guys, just a boring guy that won't move the needle in a positive direction.

On-field performance may be the only thing that is typical about Chafin. Personality-wise, he's quite the character. He's also been an excellent MLB reliever up until this season. I can't imagine the price would be huge. This team could use a little more personality IMO, and Chafin has a track record of success.

[Jim French Stepstool]

As long as he comes cheaply enough (and he probably will), fine. After losing J Wilson this isn't all that surprising.

If anything it's an indictment of where they think Clayton Andrews is right now, I guess.

[brewers888]

Why would Arizona be looking to sell when they are a real playoff contender and no this team should not make another bad trade for a reliever regardless.

[shanedog19]

Can’t we just get Brent Suter back to fill the Justin Wilson role?

[TURBO]

17 minutes ago, shanedog19 said:

Can’t we just get Brent Suter back to fill the Justin Wilson role?

Clancy, is that you?

[Patrick425]

Never overly thrilled about relievers that come in and can't throw strikes.

[Team Canada]

32 minutes ago, TURBO said:

Clancy, is that you?

To be fair, he's had a really nice year.

[patrickgpe]

If they were going to get a pitcher today, a lefty reliever like him makes sense, plus I agree he looks like a brewer. he would be a favorite here if he pitches half way decent. 

[Mr Southpaw]

Bruce....Bruce...Bruce.  Get the stork back where he belongs!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Appears done:

 

[Joseph Zarr]

I'm scared. Hug me. I don't want to know the compensation. Please make it go away.😅

[MNBrew]

39 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

I'm scared. Hug me. I don't want to know the compensation. Please make it go away.😅

Peter Strzelecki . . . who I didn't want to lose.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, MNBrew said:

Peter Strzelecki . . . who I didn't want to lose.

All things considered, and I love Strzelecki's story, this is an absolutely fair price to pay for the Brewers organization. It's a worthwhile gamble for an area of need. The D-Backs see a 28-year-old who has experienced some success at the MLB level and has years of team control. It's a good trade/gamble for both teams. I hope Pete nails it in Arizona - a very likable young man.

[MNBrew]

11 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

All things considered, and I love Strzelecki's story, this is an absolutely fair price to pay for the Brewers organization. It's a worthwhile gamble for an area of need. The D-Backs see a 28-year-old who has experienced some success at the MLB level and has years of team control. It's a good trade/gamble for both teams. I hope Pete nails it in Arizona - a very likable young man.

Oh, I agree it's a fair price.  I just like Strzelecki & didn't want to lose him. . . . Not arguing.  Separate thoughts that can happily coexist.

[Joseph Zarr]

2 minutes ago, MNBrew said:

Oh, I agree it's a fair price.  I just like Strzelecki & didn't want to lose him. . . . Not arguing.  Separate thoughts that can happily coexist.

I feel you. I feel that way about all the men in the Brewers Minor Leagues. 😅 It's always a bitter pill to swallow regardless of the inevitability year-in and year-out.

[TURBO]

17 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

I feel you. I feel that way about all the men in the Brewers Minor Leagues. 😅 It's always a bitter pill to swallow regardless of the inevitability year-in and year-out.

THIS!