As the trade deadline inched closer and closer yesterday, Milwaukee Brewers fans held out hope that their front office was quietly constructing a deal for an impact bat that would fortify the middle of their order down the stretch. However, when the clock struck 5:00, the only offensive acquisition that the Brewers had made, in addition to their trade for Danny Jansen earlier in the week, was glove-first outfielder Brandon Lockridge, who the team acquired in a deal with the San Diego Padres for starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Jorge Quintana.
Brewers' deadline trade makes more sense after latest Jackson Chourio injury update
