Brewers Acquire Matos, Fill Right-Handed Bat Gap

0:00It's March 30, you're listening to Milwaukee Brewers News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story. The Brewers just picked up Outfielder Luis Matos from the Giants for some cash considerations. This 24-year-old former top 100 prospect brings a right-handed bet they've been missing with a career slash around 231. Over 178 big league games across three seasons. Here this week, the Giants designated him for assignment, opening the door for the move. Matos steps in right away to help Milwaukee, who lost two key righties to the injured list during opening week. Jackson Churrio went down on opening day with a fractured left hand from a pitch to hit him back on March 4. Andrew Vaughn followed suit that same day after breaking the Hamate bone in his left hand, and he set for surgery tomorrow in Milwaukee. Last season with San Francisco, Matos played 57 games, smashing eight homers in 172 at bats while hitting around two.

1:0021. To make room, the Brewers designated lefty pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment. Expect Matos to give plenty of looks early on, filling that gap until the injured guys heal up and keep the brew crew swinging strong.