It didn’t take much for the Brewers to pry a former National League Reliever of the Year away from the Blue Jays.
On Monday, Milwaukee acquired reliever John Axford for the meager price of $1, according to the Associated Press.
Axford had been pitching for Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate, where he registered a 0.84 ERA across 10.2 innings. Since the 38-year-old was not on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster, the Brewers were able to acquire him even though the July 30 trade deadline already passed.
John Axford was traded for just $1. Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, Axford made his first appearance at the major league level since 2018. Axford allowed two runs, recorded just one out and left the game with elbow pain.
Axford has previously pitched parts of five seasons with the Brewers, including a 2011 season in which he registered 46 saves and pitched to a 1.95 ERA, capturing National League Reliever of the Year honors. His 106 saves with the club rank second in franchise history.
