Detroit Tigers trade left-handed reliever Daniel Norris to Milwaukee Brewers for prospect

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press
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The Detroit Tigers have traded left-handed reliever Daniel Norris to the Milwaukee Brewers, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press.

In return, the Tigers received 21-year-old right-hander Reese Olson, a 13th round pick in the 2018 draft from North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Norris posted a 5.89 ERA, 15 walks and 40 strikeouts over 36⅔ innings in 38 games this season. He has pitched for the Tigers since 2015, when the organization acquired him at the 2015 trade deadline with lefty starter Matthew Boyd for right-hander David Price.

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Daniel Norris throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Detroit.

Olson has a 4.30 ERA, 35 walks and 79 strikeouts over 69 innings (14 starts) for High-A Wisconsin in 2021.

This story will be updated.

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