Cubs / Brewers trade

[Chicago Cubs]

Brewers get:
Mark Canha 1B/CF/RF OAK - $6.88-ARB3 (Cubs covering max 50% of Canha’s 2020 contract)
Riley Adams C TOR - $0.21

Cubs get:
Colton Welker 3B COL - $.2
Matthew Beaty 1B/LF LAD - $0.75-TC2
Tyler Nevin 1B COL - $0.2


Canha was a real solid part of my team last season, but I’ve got a bunch of depth in the OF and I’ve been making an effort to restock my farm a little bit this offseason while trimming down on mlb salary as well. Thanks for the deal Jerry. I hope trading Canha to a division rival doesn’t bite me this season!

[Milwaukee Brewers]

Brewers accept.

Canha is coming off a career year.  It's a big question mark if he'll be able to replicate that effort or even if he'll get consistent playing time.  With that said, he will retain eligibility at 1B, CF and RF going into 2020 so he'll be a very useful piece as we try to win our first division championship.  It's unknown if we'll extend him at this time or let him play out his contract.  Luckily, we don't have to decide on that just yet.

We were hesitant to give up the prospects that we did but it was clear in negotiations that they were going to be the grease to get the deal done.

Thanks to the Cubs for the deal, which I hope comes back to haunt you!

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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