Crew signs versatile lefty Alexander to 1-year deal
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MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers added a versatile arm to their mix Wednesday by signing left-handed swingman Tyler Alexander to a one-year contract.
Anderson, 30, is a control specialist who has started 52 of his 143 Major League appearances for the Tigers and Rays over the past six seasons, with only 98 walks in 449 career innings. He was 6-5 with a 5.10 ERA in 23 games (nine starts) for Tampa Bay last season while setting a career high with 107 2/3 innings.
To make room for Anderson the Brewers placed left-hander Robert Gasser on the 60-day injured list. Gasser isn’t expected to pitch until August at the earliest as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
The Brewers could use Anderson as either a starter or a reliever as they put together a pitching staff without All-Star closer Devin Williams (traded to the Yankees) and likely without starter Brandon Woodruff at the start of the season as he works back from shoulder surgery. Manager Pat Murphy also revealed Wednesday that left-hander DL Hall, a rotation candidate who could also fit in the bullpen, would remain shut down for several more weeks with a lat injury.