Brewers Decline Options On Andrew Chafin Justin Wilso
The Brewers have Victor Mesa Jersey declined their options on left-handed relievers and , Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Chafin, a 33-year-old lefty reliever, lingered on the free agent market last winter until mid-February. He signed a one-year, $6.25MM deal to return to the Diamondbacks, the team that made him a first-round pick out of Kent State nearly 12 years prior. Chafin took a share of Arizonas closing duties this year, logging eight saves but with some rough outings along the way. He was able to punch out nearly a third of batters faced with Arizona, but also walked 12% of them. Having added from the Mariners, the DBacks for righty . Chafin struggled mightily with the Brewers, unable to curb the walks or maintain a healthy strikeout rate. In a stretch in late August, Chafin was battered for nine earned runs in 3 1/3 innings spanning five outings. He righted the ship in September, at least ERA-wise, but the southpaws $725K buyout was an easy call for the Brewers as compared to his $7.25MM club option. Wilson, another veteran lefty, did not pitch in 2023. He underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2022, after which the Brewers signed him on a $1MM guarantee. The Brewers reinstated Wilson from the 60-day IL in late July, but before he could get into a game he went back to the IL with a lat strain. That injury knocked him out for the rest of the season, leaving little chance Milwaukee would choose the $2.5MM club option over his $150K buyout. Chafin and Wilson will join the for lefty relievers, and figure to sign one-year deals. The Brewers do have some lefty depth in the bullpen, as posted a fine 2023 season. , who underwent April labrum surgery, wasnt able to build back up to help the Brewers this year but should be good to go in Spring Training. Ashby is a potential rotation candidate as well. Daniel Castano Jersey