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Milwaukee Brewers: Burnes optioned, Nelson to the bullpen

After Jimmy Nelson‘s most recent rough start, questions arose about what might happen to him going forward. That question was answered on Saturday with a few roster moves.

The Brewers are moving Jimmy Nelson to the bullpen.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) June 22, 2019

Of course with Gio Gonzalez not quite ready to return, that leaves a hole in the Milwaukee Brewers rotation. And with 15 games in the next 16 days, a fifth starter is definitely needed. A move to solve that problem was announced as well.