According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers have purchased the contract of left-hander Chris Capuano from Triple-A Nashville. Capuano reportedly had an out-clause in his contract if he was not called up to the major leagues by Saturday.
The 31-year-old hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2007 due to the second Tommy John surgery of his career. He was 3-1 with a 1.59 ERA in seven minor league starts this season, including a 1.80 ERA since his promotion to Triple-A Nashville. Capuano, a former 18-game winner with the Brewers in 2005, is 42-48 with a 4.39 ERA over five seasons in the major leagues.
As for where he’ll fit with the team, Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel speculates that he could replace Manny Parra in the rotation. The Brewers have yet to announce a corresponding roster move, but I would love if his arrival marked the end of the “Jeff Suppan era.” Wishful thinking, I’m sure.