Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Brewers traded shortstop Orlando Arcia to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
The Brewers acquired right handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel. They were both assigned to the Brewers alternate site in Appleton.
The 26 year old Arcia had been the Brewers shortstop for over four years after being one of their top prospects. He never really lived up to the hype but the Brewer brass lauded his efforts after the trade.
When it was decided that Luis Urias would be the starting shortstop and utility man Daniel Robertson would be the back-up, Arcia became expendable.
The Brewers replaced Arcia on the roster with pitcher Brad Boxberger and to make room for him on the 40 man roster, Justin Topa was placed on the 60 day IL.
Weigel is 26 years old and made his major league debut last season. He missed most of 2018 after Tommy John surgery. He played at AA & AAA in 2019 with a 2.73 ERA in 28 games.
Sobotka is 27 nad has pitched in 50 big league games , all in relief.
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