This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/brewers as Brewers Called 'Snoozers' By The Athletic Following Minor Deadline Trades. Few expected the Milwaukee Brewers to have the best record in baseball at the trade deadline, but once they got there, it was intriguing to find out how they would conduct themselves.

The Brewers also acquired starter Jordan Montgomery in the Miller swap, but Montgomery is out for the season and a free agent after the year. Miller is likewise injured but should be back in August. Milwaukee also acquired catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays in the days leading up to the deadline.

The Milwaukee Brewers made two deals on Major League Baseball's trade deadline day July 31. Will they pay off for the team this season? In the first move, they sent pitcher Nestor Cortes, minor-league infielder Jorge Quintana and cash to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Brandon Lockridge.