The Rangers introduced they’ve traded reliever Grant Anderson to the Brewers for minor league pitcher Mason Molina. Milwaukee designated left-hander Tyler Jay for task to open a 40-man roster spot, in line with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Texas had designated the 27-year-old Anderson for task earlier within the week once they finalized the Joc Pederson deal. The low-slot righty has made 49 MLB appearances for the Rangers as an up-and-down reliever. His main league work hasn’t been nice, as he has allowed 6.35 earned runs per 9 over 62 1/3 innings. Anderson’s respective strikeout (21.5%) and stroll (8.8%) charges aren’t far off league common. He has had large dwelling run points, although, giving up 16 longballs (2.31 per 9 innings) in his main league profession.
That hasn’t been as large an issue within the minors. Anderson didn’t permit a single homer over 27 2/3 Triple-A innings this 12 months. He fanned 28.3% of minor league opponents and turned in a sub-3.00 ERA within the Pacific Coast League. Anderson has a 3.87 mark over components of three seasons for the group’s prime affiliate in Spherical Rock.
Anderson nonetheless has a minor league choice remaining, so Milwaukee can hold him at Triple-A Nashville for an additional season. The Brewers have Trevor Megill, Joel Payamps, Nick Mears and Jared Koenig locked into the Opening Day bullpen. Milwaukee may carry Rule 5 decide Connor Thomas in lengthy reduction. That’d solely depart a pair ’pen spots up for grabs if everyone seems to be wholesome, so the flexibleness afforded by the choice is efficacious.
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