When the Brewers acquired Rymer Liriano from the Padres back in the winter of 2016, it was hailed as a great move by new GM David Stearns. Liriano was a former top prospect who needed a change of scenery and the Brewers outfield jobs were open for the taking at the time.
Liriano was earning a spot on the roster in spring training prior to the 2016 season, when disaster struck. Liriano was hit in the face with a pitch and ended up missing the entire season as a result of his injuries. The White Sox claimed him off waivers after the season and just like that, his promising Brewers career was over.