Royals trade Angel Zerpa to Brewers
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It's rare that the vast majority of neutral observers side with one team in a trade, but that seemed to be the case in the deal the Milwaukee Brewers made with
Angel Zerpa has been exclusively a reliever the past three years in Kansas City. Could the Brewers use him as a starter?
Milwaukee's latest bullpen trade acquisition could be a candidate for rotation work. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on the Brewers' thinking.
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What to expect from the newest Brewer, Ángel Zerpa
On the whole, Zerpa’s career has shown durability and a serviceable MLB track record, carrying a career sub-4.00 ERA over 177 innings. His ability to handle a heavy workload and minimize opposing offenses made him a reliable presence in Kansas City’s bullpen.
The Brewers are giving up two contributors to a 97-win team in order to acquire a left-handed reliever with excellent raw stuff.