This is coupled with the move to add Eric Sogard to the Milwaukee Brewers after activation from the disabled list.
Broxton had been struggling a lot recently, getting just three hits in his last 50 AB. These struggles contributed to his overall .218 batting average, including 124 strikeouts. The most strikeouts out of any player in the National League. He also has just a .294 OBP and a .725 OPS.
Despite his struggles, Broxton does have 14 home runs this season, including the longest home run ever recorded in Busch Stadium. However, he was really hurting the team with all his strikeouts, and not being able to get on base.