Brewers acquire reliever Taylor Clarke from Royals

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty ImagesThe Brewers acquired reliever Taylor Clarke from the Kansas City Royals, the club announced on Thursday. Minor-league pitcher Ryan Brady and infielder Cam Devanney went to Kansas City in return.

RHP Taylor Clarke has been acquired from Kansas City in exchange for RHP Ryan Brady and INF Cam Devanney. pic.twitter.com/UjdVFPa9K7

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) December 14, 2023 The 30-year-old Clarke began his career in a swing role with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was a core member of the Royals’ bullpen over the last two seasons.

After a solid 2022 campaign in which he posted a 4.04 ERA, 3.30 FIP, and 3.77 DRA, Clarke struggled mightily last year. In a career-high…