Milwaukee’s staff has benefited from two former MLB pitching prospects, turning a low‑key trade into a tangible rotation boost. The move underscores how overlooked arms can quickly become valuable assets.
Harrison, a 2020 third‑round pick of the Giants, blitzed through the minors and earned a seven‑start call‑up in 2023. After a rough spring in 2025, he was dealt to Boston in the Rafael Devers trade, logged just 12 major‑league innings, and then landed in Milwaukee as part of the Caleb Durbin deal.
Earlier, the Brewers flipped Quinn Priester, another former top prospect from the Red Sox, into a breakout season, highlighting the club’s knack for extracting value from once‑overlooked arms. The addition also gives Milwaukee a deeper option for long‑relief situations, a role the club has struggled with this season.
The numbers suggest Milwaukee could see a modest ERA+ lift this summer, though the sample size remains small. For complete coverage, see Rafael Devers Trade Sparks Unexpected Brewers Boost.