The Milwaukee Brewers recently claimed Tim Lopes off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Seattle designated Lopes for assignment to make way for the addition of Chris Flexen. Lopes will turn 27 in June and brings two elements essential to any Brewers’ acquisition these days: versatility and minor league options.
Lopes logged time over the past two seasons with Seattle at second base, third base, and both corner outfield spots. He can also play shortstop. He has three minor league options still available, making him the type of depth piece that David Stearns likes to utilize.