In a series of roster moves on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers designated former highly-regarded prospect Vladimir Gutierrez for assignment.

In a series of roster moves on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers designated former highly-regarded prospect Vladimir Gutierrez for assignment.

They’ll now have a week to trade him, release him or outright him to the minors. He never even pitched a game for the Brewers after being claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this year.

RHP Tobias Myers selected from Triple-A Nashville.

LHP Jared Koenig optioned to Nashville.

RHP Vladimir Gutierrez designated for assignment.

RHP Tobias Myers selected from Triple-A Nashville.

LHP Jared Koenig optioned to Nashville.

RHP Vladimir Gutierrez designated for assignment. pic.twitter.com/EMyDhKD2mG

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) April 17, 2024

The 28-year-old native of Cuba has spent parts of three years in the big leagues with the Reds and Marlins. He made his debut in 2021 and actually started 22 games for Cincy, pitching to a 4.74 ERA. Unfortuantely, that success didn’t translate. He had a 7.61 ERA in 10 appearances in 2022 and missed all of 2023 with injury.

This offseason, he joined up with the Marlins, appearing in one game for Miami. He then landed with Toronto and Milwaukee but didn’t appear in a game for either of them.

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Given his age and former high prospect status, he’s likely to get more opportunities, it’s just a question of where. Perhaps he could stay in the Brewers organization as a depth piece.

Milwaukee enters play on Wednesday at 10-6 overall. They’ll take on the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Michael King (2-0, 4.19 ERA) gets the ball for San Diego (11-9) while Bryse Wilson pitches for Milwaukee. The 26-year-old is 1-0 with a 5.19 ERA thus far.