Brewers sign third-round Draft pick Astin

MIAMI -- The Brewers have agreed to terms with one of their top Draft picks.

According to Baseball America's Jim Callis, the Brewers have agreed to terms with third-round pick Barrett Astin. Callis reports the team signed Astin for a $584,300 bonus.

Astin played collegiately at Arkansas and was a key member of the Razorbacks squad that made it to the College World Series in 2012. He led the '12 team with 11 saves, amassing a 1.99 ERA and 61 strikeouts while pitching in a team-high 32 games.

The right-hander moved into Arkansas' starting rotation this past season, posting a 1.79 ERA to go with his 4-4 record and 74 strikeouts over 90 2/3 innings.

Brewers scouting director Bruce Seid said the team would send Astin out as a starter to begin his pro career, but left open the possibility of moving him to relief later on.