35 Aaron Brooks SP

Brooks was traded from the Brewers to the A's on Monday in exchange for cash.

This comes shortly after Brooks was designated for assignment to free up a roster spot for the newly acquired Curtis Granderson. The 28-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2015, when he posted a 6.67 ERA across 55.1 innings with the Royals and A's. Brooks compiled a 3.35 ERA through 99.1 innings with Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to being traded.

Brooks was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Friday.

Brooks was dropped from the team's 40-man roster in order to clear room for Curtis Granderson, who was traded to the Brewers on Friday. The right-hander spent the previous two days in the majors but didn't make an appearance. He'll take a spin through waivers to determine where he lands next.

Brooks had his contract selected from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday.

Brooks hasn't appeared in a big-league game since the 2015 season, but he will provide another fresh arm in the Brewers' bullpen who has the ability to eat up a chunk of innings. He's made 15 starts for Colorado Springs this year, and in total, he's logged a 3.35 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 74:28 over 99.1 innings. In a corresponding move, Taylor Williams was optioned to the minors and Ariel Hernandez was designated for assignment.