Brewers trade Mathias, Kelly to Rangers for Matt Bush

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Brewers trade Mark Mathias, Antoine Kelly to Rangers for reliever Matt Bush

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Aug 1, 2022 11:50 PM ET

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers have struck a deal that will send reliever Matt Bush up north.

Rosenthal confirms via his sources that the Brewers will receive right-handed relief pitcher Matt Bush. In return, Milwaukee will send infielder Mark Mathias and left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly.

Source confirms: Brewers acquire reliever Matt Bush from Rangers. IF Mark Mathias to Texas, per @byRobertMurray. Also on it: @MLBNerds
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 2, 2022

It has been an interesting night for the Brewers, to say the least. Despite having a multi-game lead on the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central, the Brewers traded closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. They reportedly got a haul back, including left-handed closer Taylor Rogers, but the Brewers apparently weren't done addressing their bullpen.

Bush, a former No. 1 overall pick by the Padres (ironically) has pitched in 40 games for the Rangers this season, notching a 2-1 record with five starts and a save. He has an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.01.

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