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 accordance 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 house run points, although, giving up 16 longballs (2.31 per 9 innings) in his main league profession.
That hasn’t been as huge an issue within the minors. Anderson didn’t enable a single homer over 27 2/3 Triple-A innings this yr. 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 high affiliate in Spherical Rock.
Anderson nonetheless has a minor league choice remaining, so Milwaukee can preserve 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.
Milwaukee acquired Jay from the Mets in July. The 30-year-0ld southpaw was restricted to 2 MLB appearances after the deal. He tossed three scoreless innings with three walks and strikeouts apiece. Jay had pitched 5 instances for New York earlier within the yr, his first style of massive league motion.
A former high 10 decide of the Twins, Jay has spent seven seasons within the minor leagues. He had a productive yr in Triple-A between the New York and Milwaukee methods, combining for a 3.02 earned run common by 56 2/3 innings. He struck out a barely below-average 20.5% of opponents whereas exhibiting glorious management (5.1% stroll fee). Milwaukee will commerce Jay or put him on waivers throughout the subsequent 5 days.
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