The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $7.5M option on Eric Thames yesterday. Thames is now a free agent and is able to sign with any team he chooses. Believe it or not, adding Thames to the Cincinnati Reds roster could solve two glaring issues for the team heading into 2020.
Picking up the $7.5M option for Thames was not an easy decision for the Brewers. After Jesus Aguilar fell on his face this past season, Thames was ready, willing and able to carry load for Milwaukee. The left-handed slugger put up big time power numbers for the Crew.