After a long wait, the Milwaukee Brewers made their first splashy trade of the season today, shipping Aaron Hill and cash to the Red Sox for RHP Aaron Wilkerson and 2B Wendell Rijo.
On the Brewers end of things, Hill started the year slowly, looking more like a liability than a future trade asset at third base. Since May 1, however, Hill has slashed .323/.408/.481 with 7 home runs in 219 plate appearances, while offering solid defense at the hot corner.
The addition of cash in this trade likely helped the Brewers’ front office barter for better prospects, a smart move for an organization with a low payroll-to-budget ratio that wants to build up young talent.