Brewers Acquire Three Players Including Injured Pitchers Miller, Montgomery

The Milwaukee Brewers made several strategic moves at the trade deadline, acquiring catcher Danny Jansen, outfielder Brandon Lockridge, and injured pitchers Shelby Miller and Jordan Montgomery to bolster their roster depth without giving up premium prospects. Jansen is set to back up William Contreras, while Lockridge, known for his speed, will provide immediate outfield depth, especially with Jackson Chourio likely heading to the injured list. Shelby Miller, recovering from a flexor tendon strain but performing well before injury with a 1.98 ERA and 10 saves, is expected to return soon and play a key bullpen role. Jordan Montgomery, who underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the season, was acquired largely by the Brewers taking on part of his salary, allowing them to secure Miller without losing prospects. The Brewers traded pitcher Nestor Cortes and minor league infielder Jorge Quintana to acquire Lockridge and used a creative approach to add bullpen strength while managing their 40-man roster. These moves reflect Milwaukee's goal to maintain competitiveness while navigating injuries and budget considerations.