Alvarez signed a minor-league with the Brewers on Saturday which includes an invitation to spring training, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
The former Olympic speed skater has spent time in the big leagues in each of the last three seasons, but he hasn't made a meaningful impact in any of them. Alvarez has played 50 total major-league games, hitting .183/.262/.262 with one home run and four steals. If he sees any big-league time in his age-33 season, the results will likely be similar.
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Brewers' Abraham Toro: Shipped to Milwaukee
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Toro and Jesse Winker were acquired by the Brewers from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Kolten Wong and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Toro was acquired by the Mariners from the Astros at the 2021 trade deadline, and he's now on the move once again. The 25-year-old played in a career-high 109 games last season, but he struggled offensively with a .185/.239/.324 slash line, 10 home runs and 35 RBI. He's under team control through 2026 and should have the chance to secure a starting spot in the lineup during spring training, with Wong's departure opening up the job at second base.
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Brewers' Jesse Winker: Sent to Milwaukee
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Winker (neck, knee) and Abraham Toro were traded from the Mariners to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Kolten Wong and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Winker endured a rough 2022 campaign after he was acquired by Seattle and had a .688 OPS in 136 games, and he then required knee and neck surgeries after the season. Winker will earn $8.25 million in 2023, which is the final year of his contract. He should see action in the corner outfield and at designated hitter with the Brewers.
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Brewers' Alex Jackson: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Jackson was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Jackson will still be invited to spring training by Milwaukee, but he will now have to fight to reclaim his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old backstop spent most of last season in Triple-A, recording a .701 OPS through 119 plate appearances.
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Brewers' Mike Brosseau: Avoids arbitration with Milwaukee
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Brosseau agreed to a one-year contract with the Brewers on Thursday to avoid arbitration.
Brosseau enjoyed a productive first year in Milwaukee with a .255/.344/.418 slash line in 70 games, and he was able to reach a deal for next season without requiring an arbiter. The 28-year-old saw most of his action against left-handing pitching and is likely to fill a similar role in 2023.
Perkins signed a one-year contract with the Brewers on Wednesday.
After recording a .821 OPS between the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2022, Perkins has earned his first major-league deal. He will likely begin the season in Triple-A Nashville considering he only played 30 games at that level in 2021, but he will serve as another option to play in Milwaukee's outfield at some point in 2023 following the departure of Hunter Renfroe.
Brewers' Tobias Myers: Joins Milwaukee on MiLB deal
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Myers signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday.
Myers spent time with the Guardians, Giants and White Sox organizations in 2022, and he posted a 7.82 ERA across 76 innings at the Triple-A level between the three clubs. The 24-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut, and he'll need to deliver improved results next season to have a chance of seeing the big leagues.
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Brewers' Adam Seminaris: Traded to Milwaukee
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Seminaris was traded from the Angels to the Brewers on Tuesday along with Janson Junk and Elvis Peguero in exchange for Hunter Renfroe.
Seminaris began 2022 at the High-A level but was able to work his way up to Triple-A by the end of the season. He had a 5.24 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 27:16 K:BB across 34.1 innings at the highest level of the minors, and he's likely to remain there to begin 2023 as he joins a new organization.
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Brewers' Elvis Peguero: Shipped to Milwaukee
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Peguero was traded from the Angels to the Brewers on Tuesday along with Janson Junk and Adam Seminaris in exchange for Hunter Renfroe.
Peguero has appeared in 16 games for the Angels over the past two seasons but has struggled in his first taste of the majors with 13 earned runs allowed across 17.1 innings. The 25-year-old pitched well at Triple-A last year with a 2.84 ERA and will now attempt to find his footing in a new organization.
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Brewers' Janson Junk: Sent to Milwaukee
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Junk was traded from the Angels to the Brewers on Tuesday along with Elvis Peguero and Adam Seminaris in exchange for Hunter Renfroe.
Junk was acquired by the Angels from the Yankees at the trade deadline in 2021, and he's now on the move once again. The 26-year-old has a 4.74 ERA across 24.2 innings since he made his debut for the Angels in 2021. He worked as a starter at Triple-A last season and had a 4.64 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 69:18 K:BB across 73.2 innings, but his cleanest path to a roster spot in Milwaukee will come as a reliever.
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Brewers' Javy Guerra: Dealt to Milwaukee
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The Rays traded Guerra to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
While the Rays didn't see Guerra as worthy of a 40-man roster spot, the Brewers will welcome the 27-year-old righty (not to be confused with the 37-year-old, 11-year MLB veteran of the same name). Milwaukee will be hoping he can refine his command and control a bit.
Houser (groin) avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Brewers on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports
Houser finished 2022 with a 4.73 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 102.2 innings, a major step down from his marks the season before (3.22 ERA, 1.28 WHIP). With the Brewers rotation already including Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta and Eric Lauer, Houser will likely find himself in a battle with Aaron Ashby for the Crew's fifth rotation spot.
Singleton was added to the Brewers' 40-man roster Tuesday.
Singleton recently re-signed with Milwaukee on a minor-league deal, and he's now been bumped up to the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old, who was a highly-regarded prospect with the Astros nearly a decade ago, spent 2022 at Triple-A Nashville and had a .219/.375/.434 slash line with 24 home runs, 87 RBI and 84 runs in 134 games. He'll likely receive an invite to big-league camp but will need a strong showing in spring training to have a chance of cracking the Opening Day roster.
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Brewers' Cam Robinson: Protected from Rule 5 draft
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Robinson was added to Milwaukee's 40-man roster Tuesday.
Robinson opened 2022 at High-A Wisconsin and produced a 1.45 ERA across 37.1 innings to earn a promotion to Double-A Biloxi, where he allowed only two earned runs in 13 appearances. He finished the campaign with Triple-A Nashville but struggled at the highest level of the minors with a 6.92 ERA over 13 frames. The 23-year-old came on strong last season and could make his major-league debut sometime in 2023.
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Brewers' Abner Uribe: Added to 40-man roster
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Uribe was added to the Brewers' 40-man roster Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
No Brewers pitcher throws harder than Uribe, who has touched 104 mph with his fastball in the past. He struck out 14 while giving up one earned run and walking two in 10 innings in the Arizona Fall League after a knee injury limited him to three innings at Double-A this past year.
