In a continuing effort to fix their broken bullpen, the Brewers today traded away left fielder John Flores and minor league prospect Josh Sprague to Boston for left-handed closer Jason Gottula. The 24-year old Gottula is a groundball pitcher who possesses and excellent curve ball and should rarely give up the long ball while having plus stuff and above average control.
He gives the Brewers bullpen a good 50-50 split in terms of handedness again and allows the team to send down righty Antonio Nieves, who clearly wasn't ready for the bigs.
With the trade of right-handed outfielder Flores, who has been slumping for some time since getting off to a terrific start this season, a spot was freed up on the roster for top prospect Jorge Gonzalez, who it was felt deserved the promotion.