The Brewers called up right-hander Alec Asher from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday and sent down righty reliever Jacob Barnes in a corresponding move. Milwaukee also placed southpaw starter Wade Miley (right oblique strain) on the 60-day disabled list.
Asher, 26, appeared in 24 games for the Orioles last season and posted a 5.25 ERA. The righty was 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA over three starts for Colorado Springs.
Barnes' demotion is a bit of a surprise, considering the solid work he's turned in out of Milwaukee's bullpen. The righty owns a 2.