Brewers Make Trade, Acquire Veteran Catcher From AL East Contender
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The National League's best team turned to the trade market for help Monday fortifying one of the most sought-after positions in baseball: catcher.
The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports Monday. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report the trade.
The Milwaukee Brewers are working to finalize a deal to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2025
Jansen has played for three different American League East teams in his career: the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, who are 53-53 and three games behind the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers for the third and final AL Wild Card berth.
The trade deadline is 6 p.m. ET Thursday.
Danny Jansen #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on September 28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Danny Jansen #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on September 28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
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