What to expect from Jake Faria

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesThe Milwaukee Brewers had three starting pitchers suffer injuries in the week leading up to the trade deadline. Beyond those health issues, several of their pitching options — both in the rotation and bullpen — have been rendered essentially useless by unforeseen levels of attrition. But even with all that, and an inconsistent offense to boot, the club was well-positioned within the playoff race. David Stearns scoured the market for additions that could help boost his sagging team, and determined that the best course of action based on the needs of his roster and the conditions of the market, was to bring in a handful of arms and augment his pitching depth for the stretch one.

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