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Brewers make sudden Luis Matos decision after Giants trade
TL;DR
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated infielder/outfielder Luis Matos for assignment just three weeks after acquiring him from the San Francisco Giants. Tyler Black has been recalled to take his place on the roster.
Key points
- Brewers designated Luis Matos for assignment
- Matos was acquired from the Giants three weeks ago
- Tyler Black recalled to take Matos's place
- Matos is out of options and needs to be on an active roster if claimed
- Matos can be controlled for four seasons by a new team
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Just three weeks after making a trade with the San Francisco Giants, the Milwaukee Brewers have cut ties with the player they acquired in exchange for cash considerations.
On Friday, the NL Central club announced that infielder/outfielder Luis Matos was designated for assignment. Utility man Tyler Black was recalled in a corresponding move.
"If Matos lands somewhere else, he will need to be on the active roster, due to his out-of-options status," Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors wrote Friday. "He has between one and two years of service time. If he does click on another roster, he can be controlled for four seasons after this one. If he were to clear waivers, the Brewers could keep him as non-roster depth."
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Matos was once a highly touted prospect with the Giants and became close friends with Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio during his teenage years in Venezuela.
Handed 21 plate appearances, Matos failed to make the most of the opportunity with the Brewers. He hit just .200/.238/.200 with four hits and a .438 OPS.
Q&A
Why did the Brewers designate Luis Matos for assignment?
The Brewers designated Luis Matos for assignment after a brief period following his acquisition from the Giants, likely due to performance evaluations.
What happens to Luis Matos after being designated for assignment?
If Luis Matos is claimed by another team, he must be on their active roster; if he clears waivers, the Brewers can retain him as non-roster depth.
How long can the Brewers control Luis Matos if he joins another team?
If Luis Matos joins another team, they can control him for four seasons after this one, as he has between one and two years of service time.