Wise Designated for Assignment

Well...it's not a surprise, but Matt Wise has been designated for assignment. The Brewers now have 10 days to release or trade him.

It is not shocking this happened, as Gagne was introduced as No. 38, the same number Wise was last year. That, and the fact that the Brewers have signed four new relievers (Choate, Gagne, Torres, and Riske).

Wise was very solid in the first half of last year, posting a 2.87 ERA. He absolutely imploded after he hit Pedro Lopez of the Cincinnati Reds in the face in the second half of the year. Wise put up a monstrous 7.31 ERA in his last 19 outings. That, unfortunately, cost him his job in Milwaukee.

Wise was arbitration eligible, so the decision helps the Brewers financially as well. It would be a shame to see Milwaukee lose Wise without getting anything in return. He has been a valuable part of our 'pen for several years now. Hopefully he'll be traded in the next few days. Hank Blalock deal anyone?