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Trade Analysis: Brewers acquire one of the best power relievers available in Matt Bush

A few hours after trading away closer Josh Hader on Monday, the Brewers added a new power arm to their bullpen, acquiring Matt Bush from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Antoine Kelly and Mark Mathias.

The #Brewers have acquired from Texas:

RHP Matt Bush

for

INF Mark Mathias
LHP Antoine Kelly pic.twitter.com/eRzm0pcIAr— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 2, 2022

The 36-year-old Bush has overcome a pair of injury-riddled seasons to post a 2.95 ERA, 3.42 FIP, and 29.8% strikeout rate in 36 23 innings for the Rangers this year.