The Milwaukee Brewers continue to shape their roster, this winter.
Brewers Announce Acquisition of Former Minor League Pitcher of The Year
Announced via the club’s official Twitter account, the Brewers announced the acquisition of pitcher, Joseph Hernandez in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. The Brew Crew will be sending reliever, Justin Topa to the Mariners in exchange for Hernandez.
RHP Justin Topa has been traded to Seattle in exchange for RHP Joseph Hernandez. pic.twitter.com/5E8RFfptKn
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 8, 2023
What Will The Brewers Be Getting In Joseph Hernandez?
In four seasons in the minor leagues, Joseph Hernandez has competed in the Dominican Summer League as well as the California League. Hernandez was named the 2022 California League Pitcher of The Year following last season’s campaign, where he went 9-5 with a 3.39 ERA with the Modesto Nuts.
- 2018 (DSL, Seattle): 3-2, 4.62 ERA, 15 APP, 6 GS, 39.0 IP, 2 HLD, 1 SV, 20 ER, 42 SO, 22 BB, 38 H
- 2019 (DSL, Seattle): 0-1, 6.00 ERA, 4 APP, 0 GS, 6.0 IP, 1 HLD, 0 SV, 4 ER, 5 SO, 6 BB, 8 H
- 2021 (DSL, Seattle): 4-1, 5.40 ERA, 11 APP, 5 GS, 35.0 IP, 1 HLD, 0 SV, 21 ER, 53 SO, 19 BB, 32 H
- 2022 (CAL, Modesto): 9-5, 3.39 ERA, 24 APP, 22 GS, 116.2 IP, 0 HLD, 0 SV, 44 ER, 143 SO, 54 BB, 79 H
Justin Topa’s Career With The Brewers
Justin Topa made his way to Milwaukee prior to the 2020 season and spent three seasons with the Brewers, appearing in just 17 games, compiling a lackluster 8.35 earned run average to go along with a single hold and zero saves in his two save opportunities. Topa struck out 17 batters in his 18.1 innings of work during his three-year tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Brewers have 2 good starter’s and thats about it guys!!! Competing get real the Brew Crew is COMPETING for 3rd place at best!! Anyone who thinks otherwise is high, Christian Yelich forgot how to hit but not how to collect a ton of money, Jesse Winker only wants to hit and maybe the laziest player in MLB!! Brewers are going to be a laughing stock just watch you’ll see!!🥊💥🤕
When will they get rid of “settle for” Counsell ? As in ..I don’t know how to coach , so I will settle for more wins than losses . That guy is the epitome of the Brewers version of Bobby Bragan . Please do not renew his contract !!!