Brewers acquire righty Jake Thompson from Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jake Thompson fields a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Bryan Holaday to end a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired once-promising pitching prospect Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The 24-year-old right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances since debuting with Philadelphia in 2016. He was drafted in the second round by Detroit in 2012.

The Brewers also designated right-hander Alec Asher for assignment on Tuesday.

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