The Brewers designated reliever Chris Narveson for assignment to make room for Manny Parra, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Narveson, a 27-year-old lefty, pitched 10.2 innings this year, striking out nine, allowing five walks and fifteen hits for an unsightly ERA of 8.44.
Parra could ease some of the Brewers' concerns about their rotation if he pitches like he did during a month-long demotion to Triple A Nashville. After 13 disappointing starts in the majors, Parra pitched to an ERA of 2.92 in the minors, allowing 13 walks and 16 hits in 24.2 innings with 19 strikeouts.
