The Milwaukee Brewers sent rookie right‑hander Brandon Sproat to Triple‑A Nashville after acquiring veteran starter Dustin May on the trade deadline. Sproat appeared in 21 games, 19 starts, and posted a 3‑7 record with a 5.27 ERA for the Brewers. He struggled in recent outings, striking out 100 in 95⅔ innings but also walking 48, hitting nine batters, and throwing nine wild pitches, leading to his option to Nashville on Tuesday.

Manager Pat Murphy explained that the move was about what’s best for both player and team, noting the need to stop “free bases, wild pitchesissa.” The Brewers will have 5‑7 from May, who was 5‑7 with a 4.38 ERA in 21 starts for St. Louis, and left‑hander Kyle Harrison, who is returning from the injured list.

Alongside the acquisition of reliever Jo Jo Romero and Antonio Senzatela from Colorado, Milwaukee also optioned reliever Garrett Stallings to Nashville. The moves set up a Thursday series finale against Pittsburgh with May scheduled to start.

The trade deadline shuffle underscores the Brewers’ intent to strengthen their rotation for the stretch run.