Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers started the trade season with 2B Aaron Hill going to the Red Sox for 2 prospects, so it’s time to look at the other possibilities. Relief pitcher Will Smith was the closer for the Milwaukee Brewers to start the season, but all things changed after his right knee injury.
Jeremy Jeffress has stepped into the role nicely with 23 saves, a 2.45 ERA and caught buzz right away from writers like Kyle Lobner about possible trades back in late May. While it looked like he’d be the one for sure to go if any relief pitcher was traded, Smith has been impressive recently in big time situations other than closing like facing big lefty hitters like Bryce Harper.