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Paredes

Paredes, 28, was DFA’d by the Cubs last week in spite of a 1.74 ERA in 20 2/3 innings out of the pen. However, most of that was accrued in the first half before he went down with forearm tendinitis, and his stuff hasn’t completely recovered. He’s out of options, so he’ll be added to the major league roster once he arrives.

Paredes was a great surprise for the Brewers in the first half, posting a 1.08 ERA in 16 2/3 innings after debuting in late May. Unfortunately, he went on the IL in early July with forearm tendinitis, and though he was able to return last week, his velocity has been down a bit, and he’s given up two runs in four innings as a mop-up man. The Brewers figure they’re better off with Kevin Herget right now, but another team may grab him in the hopes of him being a useful reliever next year.

Paredes had been out since July with right forearm tendinitis. He was a key member of the bullpen prior to his injury. Paredes had a 1.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings for the Brewers this year. He’s making his return just in time with the playoffs only a few weeks away.

Paredes will not be able to return to the roster until September 3 while he deals with forearm tendinitis. The right-hander is off the 40-man roster now, and it clears a spot for DL Hall (knee, forearm) to return from the 60-day IL.

The severity of the injury — and how much time Paredes may stand to miss — are not yet known. It’s a big blow to the Brewers’ bullpen though as Paredes has been outstanding this season, posting a 1.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and a 12/8 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings. Janson Junk was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move to take his place in the Brewers’ bullpen.

Paredes threw the eighth inning when the score was 4-3 Milwaukee, but the Brewers tacked on two additional runs in the bottom of the 8th, so Pat Murphy decided to keep Paredes in to finish the job. It was his first save of the season, and he should not be considered a threat to Trevor Megill’s job. However, Paredes was outstanding in Triple-A and has yet to allow a run since being recalled, so he could be a solid ratio asset in deeper fantasy leagues.

It’s the first time back in the big leagues for Paredes since he made three appearances with the Astros during the 2022 campaign. He had been outstanding at the Triple-A level, registering a 1.31 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 34/9 K/BB ratio across 20 2/3 innings of work. Bradley Blalock was optioned out in a corresponding move.

Hernández is arguably the most notable inclusion after latching on with the Brewers last November on a minor league pact. Paredes and Zastryzny will remain with the club back at Triple-A Nashville as emergency relief depth.

Paredes augments the Brewers’ relief depth heading into next season after posting an encouraging 4.80 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 66/45 K/BB ratio across 54 1/3 innings (52 appearances) this past season for Triple-A Sugar Land. The 28-year-old righty made 37 relief appearances for the Astros from 2020-2022 and could be a solid middle relief option for Milwaukee, if he can harness his control.

This takes him off the 40-man roster. Paredes had a 3.90 ERA in 37 relief appearances for the Astros from 2020-22, but he never appeared in the majors during a 2023 season in which he had a 4.80 ERA and a 66/45 K/BB in 54 1/3 innings in Triple-A.