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Milwaukee Brewers release former first-round pick Taylor Jungmann to pursue career in Japan

With the Brewers’ previously reported signing of lefty reliever Boone Logan finally becoming official, the team needed to make room on the 40-man roster to accomodate the move. We now know what that move is, and it might be seen as a bit of a surprise.

The #Brewers have officially signed LHP Boone Logan to a 1-year contract with a club option for 2019. RHP Taylor Jungmann was granted his release to pursue an opportunity in Japan. The 40-man roster is at capacity. pic.twitter.com/Mwnls10BTW

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 10, 2018

While Jungmann was a definite DFA possibility the next time the Brewers needed a 40-man spot, very few people could have predicted an outright release of the former first-round pick.