The Milwaukee Brewers traded minor league left-handed pitcher Mason Molina to the Texas Rangers for right-handed pitcher Grant Anderson on Thursday.
This trade came after the Rangers decided to designate Anderson for assignment on Monday.
Anderson, 27, had a 0-1 record with an 8.10 ERA and one save in 23 relief appearances for Texas last season. He struck out 29 batters, walked 10, and gave up 11 home runs in 26 2/3 innings pitched.
While playing for Triple-A Round Rock last season, Anderson was 3-0 with a 2.93 ERA and one save in 26 appearances.
In the 2023 season, Anderson had a 2-1 record with a 5.05 ERA in 26 relief outings for Texas.
Molina, 21, was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 amateur draft from Arkansas. Last season, he made two starts for Class A Carolina, striking out six batters in five shutout innings. He also made two postseason appearances — one for Carolina and one for Class A Wisconsin.
To make space for Anderson on their 40-man roster, the Brewers designated left-handed pitcher Tyler Jay for assignment. Jay, 30, posted a 0-0 record with a 4.70 ERA in five combined appearances for the Brewers and New York Mets last season.
