The Brewers did not confirm the hire, adhering to their policy of not commenting on any phase of the GM search before it is complete. The Astros also did not confirm Stearns' departure.
The Brewers' search began Aug. 11, when principal owner Mark Attanasio and GM Doug Melvin announced Melvin's decision to transition out of the role he has occupied since Sept. 26, 2002.
Despite his young age, Stearns already has a long baseball resume. Since graduating from Harvard in 2007, Stearns has worked in the baseball operations departments of the Mets, Pirates, Indians and for the Arizona Fall League and Major League Baseball.