Bo Naylor traded to Brewers in four-player deal

Key Points:

• The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Austin Naylor to add depth, especially important given top catching prospect Jefferson Quero's shoulder injury limiting him to DH duties since June 26.
• Naylor, 26, has Major League experience with Cleveland but has struggled offensively, hitting .199/.279/.372, and was recently demoted to the minors before the trade; he still has minor league options and years of team control.
• The Brewers traded relievers Drew Yoho and Matt Perkins to make room for Naylor, with Perkins becoming expendable due to the return of outfielder Brandon Lockridge and Yoho facing competition from other bullpen arms.
• Right-handed reliever Garrett Stallings is expected to be recalled soon to replace a traded player, highlighting the Brewers' efforts to maintain pitching depth amid roster changes.
• Brewers president Matt Arnold emphasized the difficulty of acquiring quality catchers and expressed optimism about Naylor's fit with the team, while also acknowledging Yoho's potential despite inconsistency.