The first notable transaction for the Milwaukee Brewers of the 2018 summer trading season was completed on Thursday. David Stearns and company brokered a deal with the Chicago White Sox that brought former All-Star closer Joakim Soria to the Cream City to help bolster the bullpen. Milwaukee’s relief corps has been arguably the team’s greatest strength this season, although the group has dealt with some injuries and has looked a bit more human as of late.
Soria turned 34 earlier this year and is in the 11th season of what’s been a largely successful MLB career. He made his debut way back in 2007 as a Rule 5 Draft pick by the Royals and quickly seized the closer’s role as a rookie, posting a 2.