PT TOMORROW: NL Central—What happens if K-Rod is traded?

Milwaukee Brewers

It's no secret that the Brewers will be sellers at the trade deadline, though it remains to be seen who all will be dealt away. Francisco Rodríguez (RHP, MIL), who the team signed to a two-year deal (with a team option for 2017) this past off-season, is an interesting case. The Brewers no doubt have to like what they've seen from him, as he has a 1.41 ERA, and has converted all 19 of his save opportunities. But his services will be in demand at the deadline, and management would likely get a nice return if they elected to sell high on him.

Jonathan Broxton (RHP, MIL) is also currently part of the late inning mix, and has been better than his 6.75 ERA would indicate. However, he's a free agent at year's end, and...

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