Brewers Trying To Make Trades Via MLB Surplus in Outfield & Bullpen

[Brock Beauchamp]

In the most recent Baseball Insiders podcast, Robert Murray mentioned that he has heard from multiple teams that the Brewers are interested in shopping outfielders - Garrett Mitchell is mentioned by name - in exchange for help in areas of roster weakness. The Brewers have several outfielders on the 40-man and not enough positions to play them, even if Christian Yelich is out for the season with back issues. Mitchell is pre-arbitration and after suffering an early-season injury, has rebounded to post a 119 OPS+ in 59 plate appearances this season.

With the recent addition of Devin Williams to the Brewers roster, their bullpen situation is even more cramped than it was leading into July. Joel Payamps and Hoby Milner may be options to package into a deal to bring back an MLB player, such as a starting pitcher.

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[igor67]

If Mitchell's value is back up so to speak I'd definitely be willing to trade him for a quality starting pitcher. Might live to regret it or we might enjoy not having 2 OFers who are probably having good years if they get to 100+ games.

[TURBO]

2 hours ago, igor67 said:

If Mitchell's value is back up so to speak I'd definitely be willing to trade him for a quality starting pitcher. Might live to regret it or we might enjoy not having 2 OFers who are probably having good years if they get to 100+ games.

Yeah, I'm all for removing that injury threat and getting a starting pitcher for him.

[LouisEly]

Wiemer and Junis - OF and RP.  Wiemer not MLB, but on the 40-man.