The Milwaukee Brewers already lost manager Craig Counsell to the rival Chicago Cubs this offseason and might be trending toward a rebuilding effort that could include trading away pitcher Corbin Burnes and shortstop Willy Adames.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that Milwaukee has "talked with multiple teams about both players." He added the "most likely outcome" is they are moved in separate deals and not the same trade.
Jon Morosi @jonmorosiOnce Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs, a Brewers trade of Burnes or Adames could follow. <br><br>I explained why on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLBNetwork</a> this morning.<a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a> <a href="https://t.co/rUvMsAjgws">pic.twitter.com/rUvMsAjgws</a>
Burnes could be a fallback option for teams that are unable to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Morosi highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers as one squad that could take that path once the high-profile free agent signs somewhere.