The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel from the Seattle Mariners through a cash trade. This move comes as a result of the Brewers’ lack of depth in their rotation due to injuries. Keuchel, 36, was on a minor-league contract with Seattle and it is unclear whether he will be immediately added to the major-league roster or sent to Triple-A.
The Brewers have been hit hard by injuries to their pitching staff, with five big-league starting pitchers currently on the injured list. Top pitching prospect Robert Gasser recently underwent season-ending elbow surgery, adding to their struggles. Despite this, Milwaukee currently holds the top spot in the NL Central with a record of 46-33. Their strong bullpen has helped them maintain their position, with the starters posting a 4.20 ERA and the bullpen a 3.29 ERA.
In his career, Keuchel has amassed a 103-92 record and a 4.02 ERA. He won the AL Cy Young award in 2015 after an impressive season with the Houston Astros. Last season, he struggled with a 5.97 ERA in limited time with the Minnesota Twins. The Brewers are hoping Keuchel can provide stability to their rotation as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
Keuchel’s acquisition comes at an opportune time for Milwaukee as they look to solidify their rotation and improve their chances of making it to postseason playoffs.
The addition of Keuchel could prove beneficial for Milwaukee as he brings experience and proven track record of success to their team.
As they continue their pursuit of postseason playoffs, Milwaukee will need all hands on deck and Keuchel could be just what they need to make that happen.
Overall, this move is expected to bolster Milwaukee’s rotation and give them more options when it comes to filling out their starting lineup.
