Eric Thames Becomes Free Agent
5 years agoThe Milwaukee Brewers declined the 2020 $7.5 million option on first baseman Eric Thames on Monday, making him a free agent. Milwaukee paid him a $1 million buyout instead, but general manager David Stearns said the team is open to bringing him back. If Thames goes elsewhere, Ryan Braun could see even more time at first base in 2020. Thames hit .247/.346/.505 with 25 home runs and 61 RBI in 396 at-bats, with 23 of his homers and 55 of his runs batted in coming off of right-handed pitchers. It's hard to argue with his success as a part-time player, and he should latch on elsewhere if the Brewers don't bring him back. His power from the left side makes him a great DFS plug and play in the right matchups.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy