Brewers Transactions Thread

[Sage]

The Brewers announced that they designated catcher George Kottaras for assignment. In related moves, Milwaukee activated catcher Jonathan Lucroy from the 15-day disabled list, optioned infielder Jeff Bianchi to Triple-A and selected the contract of right-hander Jim Henderson.

Kottaras, 29, figures to draw trade interest in the coming days, when teams such as the Mets and Nationals could inquire about possible deals. He has a .209/.409/.360 batting ine in 116 plate appearances this year, thanks to an impressive 25% walk rate. In parts of five MLB seasons, Kottaras has a .221/.326/.402 batting line.

Not surprised. Kottaras was the odd-man-out at catcher, Bianchi wasn't doing much better than our other SS's, and we need bullpen help like no one's business. I suspect Kottaras is going to be traded very soon.

[Mr. Baseball]

I'll root for George to do well where he goes! I really like him, we're just overstocked on catchers.

PS, a .200 point difference in batting average and on-base-percentage is insane!

[Sage]

Ignoring the obvious Greinke transaction because it has its own thread....

Brewers have officially announced the trade of C George Kottaras to the Oakland Athletics for RP Fautino De Los Santos. In order to make room for De Los Santos on the 40-man roster, they have moved SP Shaun Marcum from the 15-day-DL to the 60-day-DL. De Los Santos has been optioned to AAA Nashville.