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Brewers Have Shown Interest In Zack Britton

By Anthony Franco | April 13, 2023 at 10:04pm CDT

The Brewers are among the teams that have shown interest in free agent reliever Zack Britton, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also reiterates the Mets’ long-standing ties to the two-time All-Star.

Britton is one of the more notable unsigned players. Heyman indicates the 12-year MLB veteran is being patient with his decision as he looks for opportunities with a contender. Both the Mets and Brewers expect to battle for a playoff spot this year, though there are presumably other competitive clubs that also have some level of interest.

The 35-year-old can no longer reasonably be expected to pitch at his peak level. Perhaps the best reliever in the game during his prime, Britton posted five sub-2.00 ERA seasons between 2014-20. He induced grounders on over 70% of batted balls in each of those years, handily topping the league in that regard annually.

Since the start of 2021, Britton has been sidetracked by elbow issues. He allowed 14 runs in 18 1/3 innings for the Yankees during the ’21 campaign, twice landing on the injured list. The second of those stints resulted in a Tommy John procedure that wiped out almost all of the following year. Britton improbably returned at the tail end of last season but walked six of nine batters faced before being shut back down. He’s held multiple showcases since the offseason began but has yet to settle on an opportunity.

The Brewers are a little light on left-handed relief options. Hoby Milner is the only southpaw in the big league bullpen. He’s started the year with five scoreless innings and posted a decent 3.76 ERA across 64 2/3 frames last season. There’s little question that Milner’s spot in the bullpen is secure. There’d presumably be some appeal in adding a second southpaw, though the Brewers could have a hard time finding room on the roster.

Milwaukee has eight relievers on the MLB roster. Milner and closer Devin Williams have spots locked down. Rule 5 draftee Gus Varland — who’s off to an impressive start — has to stay in the majors or be placed on waivers and subsequently offered back to the Dodgers. Meanwhile, each of Bryse Wilson, Matt Bush, Javy Guerra and Joel Payamps has exhausted their minor league options. They all have to remain on the MLB roster or be made available to other teams. That’d leave just one spot barring injury and Peter Strzelecki has opened the year with five scoreless innings of his own.

Former first-round pick Ethan Small and recent trade pickup Bennett Sousa are the top left-handed depth options in the bullpen. Each occupies a spot on the 40-man roster and is on optional assignment to Triple-A Nashville.

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  1. CravenMoorehead

    2 years ago

    Brew Crew Britton

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    • abc123baseball

      2 years ago

      Zack Brewton?

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  2. LFGMets (Metsin7)

    2 years ago

    The Mets should sign Britton and Giles. I’m getting really sick and tired of having to watch Drew Smith almost blow and/or blow every game the Mets are winning. Ottavino and Robertson’s arms are going to fall off at this rate, the only 2 reliable arms we have. Santana, Nogosek, and Drew Smith belong in the Mexican league. The Mets have resorted to throwing out Denyi Reyes every 2 games, who tf is that? 400 million dollar payroll and you have Denyi Reyes and Nogosek pitching in meaningful games. Absolutley pathetic. All blame should be put on the worst GM in baseball, Silly Eppler

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    • User 3180623956

      2 years ago

      Eppler needs to get in line behind bloom.

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    • bronxmac77

      2 years ago

      heh heh heh… HEH HEH HEH!
      $400 mil bills for that sh!tsh0w.

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  3. AlBundysFanClubPresident

    2 years ago

    I can see MKE signing him, and getting no more than 2/3 of an inning before a season ending injury. But that’d be 2/3 of an inning more than they got from what’s his name after acquiring him at last year’s deadline.

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  4. avenger65

    2 years ago

    Why would the Brewers have interest in Britton when, according to the article, they have no room for him?

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    • Ejemp2006

      2 years ago

      Also! Can someone have telling time for when elite arm that goes over the hill can come back from the trip and pitch sunny days again?
      Ha! Never because a lot of reasons! Number one? Fast ball speed doesn’t come back without pills or shots or creams. Right Clemons?

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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      2 years ago

      You’ll you have to ask Jon Heyman about his opinion piece void of any sources.

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    • This one belongs to the Reds

      2 years ago

      Planning for future transactions, most likely, or Woodruff going to be out a while.

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    • drewm

      2 years ago

      He can replace Matt Bush

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  5. Bud Selig Fan

    2 years ago

    No thanks.
    LH Clayton Andrews is dominating at Nashville and should be one of the first call-ups to the MKE pen when another arm is needed. 5’ 6” extremely deceptive delivery, 95-96, plus SL, nice CH. He’s ready and unlike Britton, he has options.

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    • DCartrow

      2 years ago

      Nice guy as well. He was one of the three guild members to welcome Judy Garland to Munchkin Land.

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    • jbeerj

      2 years ago

      Yeah, I love Andrews too, but where did his velocity come from? He was sitting maybe 91 a couple seasons ago.

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  6. Dumpster Divin Theo

    2 years ago

    I see Britton, I see France. Wonder who the next FA signing will be

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  7. bronxmac77

    2 years ago

    “Whatever happened to that Britton guy?”
    Brewers showing interest.

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    • Vanilla Good

      2 years ago

      That’s right! The Brewers, who have a better record than both New York teams, are interested in Britton. Lucky him!

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      • bronxmac77

        2 years ago

        Um, so what?

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  8. CBurnsy

    2 years ago

    shown interest = called and asked if he would be willing to work for free Usingers sausage

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