Released:
- Ryan Braun was released from his contract. After a disappointing season, the Brewers will pay 19.3 million on his remaining contract to save ~2.1 million dollars.
- Jeremy Jeffress, Justin Wilson, Ivan Nova, Mike Leake, and Jordan Lyles will not be brought back.
Reupped:
- Aledmys Diaz, Josh Hader, Jake Junis, Joey Luchessi, and Eric Thames were re-upped to buy out their remaining arb years. (1.8-3.6 million per year)
- Orlando Arcia was offered 5.1 million in Arbitration.
- Keston Hiura was signed to a 1 year deal worth 500k,
- Oneil Cruz was resigned to a 1 year deal worth 100k
Roster Moves:
- Burch Smith, Kyle Ryan, and Donnie Hart were added to the 40 man roster for pitching.
- Jacob Nottingham, Oneil Cruz, and Tyrone Taylor were added to the 40 man (Position Players)
Free Agency:
- Offered Collin McHugh a 2 year, 5.5 million dollar/year deal. He accepted.
- Offered Randall Delgado a 3 year deal worth 2.7 million dollar deal. He accepted.
- Offered Jose Alvarez a 3 year/3 million a year deal. He accepted.
- Offered Anthony Bass a 1 year, 990k deal. He accepted.
Others
-Drafted Victor Alcantara in the Rule 5 draft
-Confirmed an 8th overall pick next year.
-Went 18-10 in Spring Training. Oneil Cruz, Tyrone Taylor, Jacob Nottingham all made the team out of camp. Expect Cruz to start against right-handed pitching for his pop and vision.
-Brought in Frank John as a hitting coach and Charles Saldana to direct the farm system.
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