The Milwaukee Brewers have traded for catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays. Minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo was sent to the Rays in exchange for Jansen. Jansen, an Appleton West High School graduate, provides catching depth while William Contreras recovers from a fractured finger.

New Brewers catcher Danny Jansen returns to his Wisconsin roots after being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays, bringing him closer to his Appleton home while joining baseball's best team.

“The Milwaukee Brewers are working to finalize a deal to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell ESPN,” Jeff Passan said in a post. In exchange for Danny Jansen, the Brewers are sending a prospect down to Tampa Bay. Infielder Jadher Areinamo will be on the move, and the Rays will also be sending some money to Milwaukee.