Mesa, Ariz. — An area of need at the opening of camp is now deeper as the Milwaukee Brewers officially announced the signing of left-handed reliever Franklin Morales to a minor-league contract Saturday.
Morales also received an invitation to major-league camp and reported to Maryvale Baseball Park.
Morales, 30, is the second lefty added to the Brewers' bullpen since camp opened, joining waiver claim Sean Nolin. Milwaukee now has five lefties in camp, four of whom will be pitching out of the bullpen. Josh Hader is the lone left-hander slated to be a starter, most likely at Class AAA Colorado Springs.