The outlook of the Brewers’ rotation has come into focus as the offseason has progressed. Corbin Burnes appears unlikely to be traded, Freddy Peralta is in the midst of his current contract, and Colin Rea and Wade Miley returned on new one-year deals.
That leaves a competition for the fifth (and potentially sixth) rotation spot. Veteran Joe Ross was already a confirmed candidate, and prospect Robert Gasser figured to be in the mix as well.
In an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sunday, General Manager Matt Arnold confirmed that the Brewers are also looking at Aaron Ashby as a starting pitcher.