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Brewers Trade for Quinn Priester to Reinforce Injured Pitching Staff

Milwaukee acquires the 24-year-old pitcher from Boston, sending a top prospect, a draft pick, and a player to be named in return.

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Quinn Priester #68 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on March 15, 2025.
Feb 27, 2025; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Quinn Priester (68) pitches during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester from the Boston Red Sox to address their injury-depleted pitching rotation.
  • In exchange, the Brewers sent 19-year-old outfield prospect Yophery Rodriguez, the 33rd overall pick in the upcoming amateur draft, and a player to be named to Boston.
  • Priester, a former first-round draft pick, will join the Brewers' major league roster immediately, bypassing the minors.
  • The Brewers designated left-hander Grant Wolfram for assignment to make room for Priester on their 40-man roster.
  • Boston continues to build for the future by adding a promising young prospect and a valuable high draft pick to its assets.