Dallas Keuchel DFA'd by Brewers After 4 Starts; SP Traded from Mariners in June

Dallas Keuchel's time with the Milwaukee Brewers has come to an end.

The Brewers designated Keuchel for assignment on Sunday, ending his tenure with the franchise after just four starts. He compiled a 5.40 ERA with the team.

Milwaukee was his fourth franchise since the 2022 season, and he has not appeared in more than 15 games during a season since 2021.

Milwaukee is due to get pitchers Robert Gasser and Joe Ross back from the injured list following the All-Star Break. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold confirmed that this contributed to the decision to DFA Keuchel.

"Obviously, Dallas is a great pedigree and what he did, he kept us in a lot of games," Brewers general manager Matt Arnold told reporters on Saturday. "He did a really good job for us. ... I think it comes down to the number of players we have coming back."

The 36-year-old only pitched past the fourth inning once during his time with the Brewers, and notably gave up eight hits and three runs in three innings during his final start on Saturday.

Keuchel's recent struggles are a far cry from his excellent play earlier in his career. He won the 2015 AL Cy Young award and was named to two All-Star teams during his seven-season tenure with the Houston Astros.

The Brewers acquired him after a midseason trade with the Seattle Mariners. He had shown potential in the Mariners system, earning a 3.93 ERA in 13 starts for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. He could opt to accept a demotion within the Brewers organization, but he could also elect free agency and be available to sign with a different franchise.

The Brewers are currently 54-42 and lead the NL Central.