Royals trade Angel Zerpa to Brewers
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Angel Zerpa has been exclusively a reliever the past three years in Kansas City. Could the Brewers use him as a starter?
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On the whole, Zerpa’s career has shown durability and a serviceable MLB track record, carrying a career sub-4.00 ERA over 177 innings. His ability to handle a heavy workload and minimize opposing offenses made him a reliable presence in Kansas City’s bullpen.
Milwaukee Brewers trade Nick Mears, Isaac Collins to Kansas City Royals, acquire pitcher Angel Zerpa
Zerpa went 5-2 with a 4.18 ERA in a career-high 69 appearances (two starts) with Kansas City last season. He also set career highs in innings pitched (64.2), strikeouts (58) and holds (14).
Brewers GM Matt Arnold said Sunday that the organization is open to utilizing Zerpa as a starting pitcher, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.
The MLB offseason is heating up as trades and free agent signings continuously shake up the league over the winter months.
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