Brewers acquire infielder Owen Miller from Guardians
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Cleveland Guardians for a participant to be named and money.
Miller, 26, batted .243 with six homers, 51 RBIs, a .301 on-base share and .351 slugging share in 130 video games with the Guardians final season. He primarily performed first base but in addition made appearances at second base and third.
The Brewers made room for Miller on the 40-man roster by designating catcher Mario Feliciano for project.
Cleveland’s resolution to commerce Miller comes after the Guardians signed first baseman Josh Bell to a two-year, $33 million contract.
This represents a homecoming for Miller, who was born within the Milwaukee suburb of Mequon, Wisconsin.
“Owen is someone we are happy to add to our infield mix,” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said in a statement. “He brings a combination of athleticism and versatility that helps enhance our depth across the diamond. And bringing home a hometown product is always a nice bonus.”
Miller’s capability to play a number of infield positions may assist the Brewers make up for the lack of utilityman Jace Peterson, who signed a $9.5 million, two-year take care of the Oakland Athletics this week.
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