Brewers Seeking Left-Handed Bat Brewers Seeking Left-Handed Bat

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Starting pitching has long been the Brewers top priority on the trade market  and likely still is  but in the wake of  s placement on the injured list with a significant back injury, the team is now also seeking a left-handed bat, . Yelich is attempting non-surgical rehab to get back to the field sooner than later, but hell very likely require surgery this offseason as he aims to correct an  Ed Davis Jersey i sue thats plagued him for some time now.  Milwaukee is hitting .256/.332/.403 against right-handed pitching as a team  good for a 108 wRC+ that ranks ninth among MLB teams. However, Yelichs return to MVP-caliber form this season has played a substantial role in that production. The 2018 NL MVP and 2019 MVP runner-up carries a .315/.406/.504 batting line on the season. Hes ripped 11 homers and added 21 doubles, three triples and 21 steals (in 22 attempts).  Yelich has tormented both left- and right-handed pitchers, and Milwaukee has several righty bats (e.g.  ,  ,  ) whove been quite productive against righties. The rest of the lineup, however, is lacking in terms of impact left-handed bats.  ,  ,  and switch-hitting  (whos been better as a right-handed hitter) are all lighter-hitting options. Yelich was the teams primary left-handed power threat, and now its both unclear precisely when hell return and how effective hell be upon activation.  The market generally isnt steeped in impactful lefties, but there are a few who have floated throughout the rumor mill in recent weeks. Marlins center fielder/second baseman  is widely expected to be traded prior to Tuesdays deadline. Hes controlled through the 2026 season. The Rays have been active in selling off some veterans to both clear payroll and make way for younger/more inexpensive contributor and would likely be willing to move  , who can be a free agent at seasons end but has two club options on his contract. Angels switch-hitting infielder  is another option and is controlled through 2025. Former Brewer and current Nats outfielder/DH  is enjoying a rebound campaign after a pair of injury-wrecked seasons (one in Milwaukee) and as a rental on a selling club is among the likeliest trade options in the game.  The weekend slate of games will be worth following with a watchful eye. The Giants, for instance, would have several left-handed bats that could hit the market if they fail to make up any ground in the standings (or fall back even further).  is an impending free agent, while  and  are controlled through the 2025 season.  Milwaukee currently has a payroll of about $112MM  a notable drop from last years season-end payroll of about $126MM. This months acquisition of  already added a bit of money to the books, and gap between the current payroll and last years mark should signify that GM Matt Arnold and his team have a bit of financial wiggle room as they look to addre s multiple needs in the next four-plus days.  Joe Ingles Jersey