Brewers trade John Axford to St. Louis for a player to be named
Pitcher Alfredo Figaro recalled from Triple-A Nashville
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired a player to be named from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed reliever John Axford. The announcement was made by President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin.
Axford, 30, is 6-7 with a 4.45 ERA in 62 relief appearances this season. Though he did not produce a save for the Brewers in 2013, he ranks second on the all-time franchise list in that category (106), trailing only Dan Plesac (133). Axford went 21-19 with a 3.35 ERA and 106 saves in 268 relief appearances with the Brewers from 2009-13. His 46 saves in 2011 set a franchise record. He is eligible for arbitration.
"John has been a big contributor to the Brewers, and we do not go to the playoffs in 2011 without his outstanding performance," said Melvin. "He and his wife, Nicole, will also be missed as contributors to the Milwaukee community."
In a corresponding roster move, the Brewers have recalled right-handed pitcher Alfredo Figaro from Triple-A Nashville. Figaro is 2-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 26 games (5 starts) with Milwaukee this season.