Having sent K-Rod, Kameron Loe, Manny Parra, Jose Veras, and Livan Hernandez, the Brewers began reconstructing their bullpen by trading minor league OF Raul Mondesi, Jr. to Tampa for Burke Badenhop.
Ryan Dempster's agent has confirmed some interest in the Brewers, but he is looking for a 3-year deal and Melvin has publicly said he is not willing to offer more than 2 years to a free agent pitcher.