Mench Designated for Assignment

The Capital Times in Madison reported this morning that Mench has been designated for assignment.

This shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, as it has been speculated for weeks. The Brewers now have 10 days to trade him or release him. I don't expect him to be traded, unfortunately. Melvin shopped Mench shamelessly at the Winter Meetings last week, but he found no buyers. Then again...why would anyone trade for him when they can just pick him up after the Brewers release him?

This move was made to make room for Salomon Torres on the 40-man roster. The fact that the Brewers made this move at all suggests that Torres is seriously contemplating coming to Milwaukee instead of retiring, which would be fantastic. Expect another move soon. The Brewers need to make room for Gagne on the 40-man roster.