Brewers: Making Sense of the Suprising Orlando Arcia Trade

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Orlando Arcia #3 of the the Milwaukee Brewers throws the ball to second base against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 04, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Orlando Arcia was traded by the Brewers early this afternoon to the Atlanta Braves for two pitchers. On paper, this deal may not make a lot of sense, but there are potential positives to this trade for both sides.

In a somewhat surprising move, the Brewers made a trade, sending Orlando Arcia, a long term infield fixture, to the Atlanta Braves for two pitchers.