Brewers Close to Risk-e Deal

Sorry I could not avoid the bad pun...

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that David Riske had a physical in Milwaukee today, signifying that a deal could be done as early as tomorrow. It seems that the two sides are still discussing incentives in the deal.

Nez Belelo, Riske's agent, says that other teams are "absolutely" in play while the details of the deal are being hammered out. It does seem only a matter of time, however, that Riske signs a 3 year deal with the Brewers. A possibility of the closer role opening for Riske is a big factor in his interest in Milwaukee.

I would really like to see this happen tomorrow for the Brewers. I understand that it is a big risk (notice the restraint) to sign a reliever for 3 years, but Riske was one of the anchors in an otherwise below-average Royal bullpen last year. I look for Riske to slot in at the set-up role for Turnbow unless Melvin has something else in the works, which is always possible.