The Brewers don’t need an innings eater to add to their depth. What they need is a starter with the capability to lead the rotation. Outside of this season, Sonny Gray has that pedigree.
Last July, the Milwaukee Brewers were extremely interested in acquiring Sonny Gray from the Oakland Athletics. But Oakland was asking for Milwaukee’s top prospect Lewis Brinson in return. David Stearns obviously balked at that price and Gray was shipped to New York instead.
A year later, Gray has worn out his welcome in New York City. On Wednesday, Gray allowed seven earned runs in 2.