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Brewers Trade for Athletics Pitcher, Announce Quinn Priester 60-Day IL News
- Milwaukee trades for Joel Kuhnel from Oakland for cash to bolster its bullpen depth amid injuries.
- Quinn Priester was moved to the 60-Day Injured List, signaling a slower return from thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Joel Kuhnel has a career 5.51 ERA in 107 big‑league appearances and is in the middle of a strong season.
- The trade provides Milwaukee with a proven reliever as DL Hall is sidelined with a pec injury.
- Priester has been on the Injured List all season while working back from thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Priester's status suggests the Brewers are prioritizing immediate depth while Priester recovers in 2026.
- The Brewers expect to maximize Kuhnel and maintain bullpen stability during an injury-riddled stretch.
- The trade and Priester's IL move were reported by Patrick McAvoy of SI's Brewers coverage.
- The Brewers look to maintain competitiveness in 2026 with updated bullpen options.
- Priester faces a challenging return timeline as he recovers from thoracic outlet syndrome.
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