It is always good to admit when you make a mistake. It could be at work, with your significant other, your buddies, it’s always a good thing. David Stearns admitted that he made a mistake today by trading for Jordan Lyles for the second straight year. Lyles was a player on the Brewers last season, and Milwaukee decided to not extend his option for this season. When Lyles had a hot start to the season in addition to Wade Miley, the microscope was pointed directly at Stearns. He will not get Miley back in Brewers colors, but Stearns did add Lyles who is perfect for what the Brewers need right now amid his struggles.

Lyles is the type of the player that fits in with the mold of the Brewers pitching staff. They lack that swing guy who can go four innings for the team or be out of the bullpen for two innings. They’ve tried that with Adrian Houser, Corbin Burnes and it did not work for either of them. Lyles fits that role, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets the ball tomorrow night. Brewers need a pitcher, and Lyles was set to pitch tonight against Cinncinati. The other part about him is he will not be someone that gets frustrated when they pull him out of the rotation when guys come back from injury.

He had a dreadful month with a 15.00 ERA. Brewers apparently found something that will help him get back to his form from earlier this year. We’ll see if that’s true or not. That can sometimes be a team blowing smoke, but who knows, Brewers are savvy enough to find something like that. Milwaukee needed help on that pitching staff, and this is the type of quick move you can make when you’re in need like the Brewers are with their starters.

This isn’t the end though. I fully expect one or two trades to come down from the Brewers before 3:00 pm on Wednesday.

Charlie.