Article: Wrapping Up A Weekend of Transactions

[TL Schwerz]

After outrighting Pedro Severino to Triple-A late last week, the Milwaukee Brewers followed up with a handful of transactions over the weekend. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville, while Jason Alexander was recalled to the big leagues. Jake McGee was designated for assignment, and J.C. Mejia was removed from the restricted list.

Arguably the most notable development here is Adrian Houser nearing a return. He has made 15 starts for the Brewers this season and has been out since June 30. Milwaukee has largely been decimated by injury at times in the rotation, and any healthy bodies returning are welcomed. Houser owns a 4.72 ERA on the year but has largely remained consistent with a 4.20 FIP.

The Brewers have turned to Jason Alexander at different points throughout this season and have utilized him both as a starter and reliever. He’s pitched 45 innings, making seven starts, and owns a 5.60 ERA. Although his strikeout numbers are miniscule, making it difficult to thread a needle towards sustainability, Alexander continues to generate opportunity in part because he owns a 2.47 ERA at Triple-A.

Milwaukee signed Jake McGee after he was jettisoned by the San Francisco Giants. The veteran pitched 21 1/3 innings with the Giants before making it through just 5 2/3 in Milwaukee. McGee gave up four runs on seven hits across six total appearances. No longer the pitcher he once was, the Brewers decided to cut bait.

The final update from the weekend was the reinstatement of pitcher J.C. Mejia from the restricted list. Testing positive for a banned substance back in May, Mejia was required to serve an 80-game suspension. Acquired from Cleveland, Mejia has thrown just 2 1/3 innings so far with Milwaukee. Just 25-years-old, the Brewers will hope he can add value back into the organization following his misstep.

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