The Padres announced that they have claimed southpaw Tyler Webb off waivers from the Brewers. Webb will report to Triple-A, while Dinelson Lamet (who is slated for Tommy John surgery) will be shifted to the 60-day DL to create a 40-man roster spot.
Milwaukee designated Webb for assignment last week, and the 27-year-old will now join his third different organization in less than a year. Webb was selected by the Yankees in the 10th round of the 2013 draft, and he made his MLB debut in the pinstripes last season before being traded to the Brewers last July for Garrett Cooper. Webb ended up tossing eight innings for New York and Milwaukee in his first taste of Major League action, and he’ll join Buddy Baumann as San Diego’s top minor league choices for a left-handed bullpen arm. Southpaw relievers Kyle McGrath and Robbie Erlin currently have places on the 25-man roster, as well as closer Brad Hand.
Webb has worked primarily as a reliever throughout his pro career, only making five starts in 156 career minor league appearances. Over 264 2/3 frames in the minors, Webb has a 3.64 ERA, 11.2 K/9, and a 4.45 K/BB ratio.
That trade failed for Milwaukee
How will the Brewers recover? Cooper will become the next Bambi for sure!
Chewie, take the professor into the back and plug him into the hyperdrive.
You win some, you lose some…..
You know it was nice to see Cooper just get to the majors. He is a great kid that just worked his butt off for teams to be forced to recognize him. Is a kid that worked for it
I liked what I saw of Cooper while he played in NY. There was just no room for him with all the first base type of players the Yanks have. Same thing with Webb, it would’ve been neat to see all 3 Tylers: Webb, Wade, and Austin play an inning together in Yankee Stadium.
Ty Webb gets a headline and no one makes a “Caddyshack” joke. Thank you very little.
Historically, most traded can be categorized as “lose – lose”
Makes sense – both teams are moving players they’ve judged to be expendable.
For the Brewers, this was like most trades.