In 2017, Matt Albers had an incredible season for the Washington Nationals. He posted a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 1.62, .85 WHIP as well as 2 saves. In January of 2018, the Milwaukee Brewers signed Albers to a two-year deal worth $5 million.
Albers started 2018 strong, but as the season entered the summer months, his production started to dip. In addition to his drop in production, he spent most of June and July on the injured list. When he returned in July, he never could get things going again. He finished 2018 with a 7.