Sep 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Caleb Boushley (57) pitches in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Recently nine Milwaukee Brewers minor league players elected free agency. The MiLB social media account posted the news online. Players hitting the open market include RHP Max Lazar, RHP Cam Robinson, RHP Jason Alexander, RHP Luis Contreras, RHP Tyler Herb, RHP Caleb Boushley, LHP Fernando Abad, LHP Karlos Morales, and C Payton Henry.
Sep 4, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jason Alexander (41) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Nine Milwaukee Brewers MiLB players elect free agency
Among this list a few of them have experience in the big leagues with the Brewers. Jason Alexander had a large role as a spot starter and swingman during the 2022 season, but an injury delayed his start to the 2023 campaign and then he never got into a groove after that. This eventually led to him being removed from the 40-man roster and eligible to elect free agency.
Caleb Boushley, a Wisconsin native, shined during his lone MLB appearance that came against the Chicago Cubs during the last series of the regular season. He was outrighted at the beginning of November and is joining Jason Alexander as an available free agent pitcher with big league experience.
Sep 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Caleb Boushley (57) reacts after pitching out of a jam in the tenth inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Lastly there is catcher Payton Henry. Milwaukee re-acquired him via trade last off-season from the Miami Marlins and added him to the 40-man roster as their third catcher. He was designated for assignment in April but elected to remain in the organization. In 2023 he did not have a big league appearance but he did with the Marlins in both 2021 and 2022.
Mar 1, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher Payton Henry (50) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Other notables who elected free agency, who do not have MLB experience, include Cam Robinson and Tyler Herb. Cam Robinson was added to the 40-man roster last season because he was Rule-5 draft eligible, but he struggled in 2023 and eventually lost that spot. Tyler Herb, who joined the Brewers organization in 2022 as a non-roster invitee to spring training, also has elected free agency.
These transactions did not all occur on one day, but rather are a summary of minor league players who have elected free agency over the past week or so. The major league non-tender deadline is coming up on November 17, so more well known players will soon be entering the free agent pool.
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