{"id":796850,"date":"2026-09-05T00:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/796850\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T00:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:54:25","slug":"brewers-struck-gold-with-antonio-senzatela-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/796850\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers Struck Gold With Antonio Senzatela Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> didn’t pull off a massive trade at the trade deadline for a player like Tarik Skubal, the team still made some smart additions.<\/p>\n

The Brewers hold the best record<\/a> in baseball, but that may not mean everything down the stretch. Despite boasting the best regular-season record last season, Milwaukee still fell short of reaching the World Series, getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. With the Brewers in a similar position this season, many thought the team would finally pull off a blockbuster deal before the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

The Brewers were interested in adding a star like Skubal but ultimately settled on a couple of smaller trades to bolster their pitching staff. Milwaukee added Dustin May and JoJo Romero<\/a> in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, then made another trade right before the deadline, adding veteran reliever Antonio Senzatela<\/a> from the Colorado Rockies.<\/p>\n

Senzatela, 31, a former starting pitcher turned reliever, is having his best season since 2021, posting 1.2 wins above replacement. The 10-year veteran spent his entire career with the Rockies before being traded to the Brewers at the deadline. In 47 appearances this season, Senzatela has posted a 3.74 ERA across 65 innings pitched with 54 strikeouts and a 10-4 record.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee got a steal in trading for Senzatela\"Milwaukee<\/p>\n

Aug 12, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) throws a pitch during the eleventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Senzatela had a couple of successful outings after he was first traded to the Brewers, but then fell apart over his next few outings, blowing two saves. However, the 31-year-old relief pitcher has only allowed two runs in his past eight appearances for Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee has a history of getting the most out of its pitchers, and Senzatela is no different. In a less demanding role as a reliever, he’s excelled and has bolstered the Brewers’ bullpen at a perfect time. With Abner Uribe<\/a> out for multiple weeks in August, Milwaukee leaned on the 31-year-old. Senzatela flashed high-leverage potential, but now he seems to be much more trusted. <\/p>\n

With Senzatela playing well and Romero recently returning to the mound, the Brewers’ bullpen looks very strong and is well-positioned for the postseason. Milwaukee’s bullpen boasts a 3.31 ERA, ranking third-best<\/a> in the league. <\/p>\n

The Brewers may not have been a big flashy deal at the trade deadline, but the team added multiple players who could have a real chance to make a big impact down the stretch and in the playoffs. <\/p>\n

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