No, it’s not quite the Eric that Brewers fans were looking to see added to the roster, but there is good reason to be optimistic.
When the San Diego Padres placed right handed reliever Eric Yardley on waivers, few thought much of it. But it caught the attention of Milwaukee Brewers GM David Stearns.
On Friday, the Brewers announced they had claimed Yardley off waivers and put him on their 40 man roster heading into the 2020 season.
The #Brewers have claimed RHP Eric Yardley off waivers from San Diego. The 40-man roster is at 33.