MIL/MIN trade

[Minnesota Twins]

Minnesota trades:

1B Tyler Austin

Milwaukee trades:

RP Zack Burdi

Minny signing Nelson Cruz to DH was a bit of a blow to Austin’s stock. I was able to flip hip for a high octane arm in Burdi. He has control issues but if he can sort them out I feel he can be a pretty decent back of the rotation option on a Sox squad that’s getting better.

Thanks brewers for the trade chatter.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

Brewers accept.  Austins contract is in TC3 for 1M this year while Burdi is a 0.2 prospect.

We needed some insurance at 1B with Zimmerman being the lone 1B on our roster.  He's bound to spend some time on the DL.  Austin may have a hard time getting consistent AB's but we're hopeful he earns more playing time this year.  Burdi was a relatively small price to pay for the roster insurance.

Thanks to the Twins for the quick deal.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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