Diamondbacks/Brewers

[Arizona Diamondbacks]

After considerable back and forth the Brewers and D-Backs have come to the following agreement...


Diamondbacks receive:

   Keone Kela, RP, Rangers. 2018/1.52M  2019/ARB 2  2020/ARB 3

   Nick Goody, RP, Indians. 2018/1.02  2019/2.04 + 3 years ARB eligible

   Julian Merryweather. SP, Indians. 2018/.2 - prospect

   Aaron Civale, SP, Indians. 2018/.8 - prospect



Brewers receive:
   Brent Rooker, LF/CF/RF, Twins. 2018/.25 - prospect
   Clarke Schmidt, SP, Yankees. 2018/.3 - prospect
   Dakota Hudson, SP, Cardinals. 2018/.2 - prospect
   Ryan Helsley, SP, Cardinals. 2018/.2 - prospect
   Tyler Stephenson, C, Reds. 2018/.2 - prospect


The Diamondbacks have worked hard at doubling the size and quality of their MiLB system since arriving, so they decided to use a few to grab 2 RP's in Goody & Kela who at quality relievers and both ready to take the next step (and do it cheaply). Kela has closer stuff and should eventually end up in that role. As for Goody, he had a tremendous rookie season and with Shaw & Smith leaving in Cleveland he should step up into more high leverage situations. We also received the 2nd best SP prospect in the Tribe's organization in Merryweather, and in Civale a young guy who is climbing the organizational ladder.

Overall we are very happy with the deal and the negotiations with the Brewers GM.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

The Brewers accept.

The Brew Crew continues to stockpile high-upside arms in its minor league system and is pleased to bring Hudson, Helsley and Schmidt into the fold. Rooker and Stephenson are also highly regarded in their organizations and we're glad to be bringing them on here.

Best of luck to Kela, Goody, Merryweather and Civale with their new team.

Thanks to the Diamondbacks for the swift negotiations.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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