Ex-Red Sox, Yankees Outfielder Reportedly Lands With Contender On Minor League Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly made a depth move Thursday involving a former member of both the Boston Red Sox and rival New York Yankees.
Former Red Sox and Yankees outfielder Greg Allen reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with Milwaukee ahead of the postseason eligibility deadline, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.
"A couple of Brewers moves at the deadline to get players in the organization to have them eligible for potential postseason games: OF Chris Roller acquired from Cleveland for cash," McCalvy said. "(Outfielder) Greg Allen signed to a Minor League contract. Both will report to Nashville."
Allen has been a journeyman throughout his seven-year big league career. The 30-year-old initially was drafted in the sixth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Guardians. He eventually made his big league debut with Cleveland in 2017 and spent the first three full seasons of his career in town. He appeared in just 15 games for the Guardians in 2020 before being traded to the San Diego Padres.
The outfielder was traded again in 2021 to the Yankees. Allen appeared in 15 games for New York in 2021 and he then joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal with Boston ahead of the 2023 season and appeared in 37 games with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox and slashed .250/.407/.388 to go along with two home runs, 15 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases before being traded back to New York. Allen appeared in 22 games with New York this season before being designated for assignment.
Allen is an intriguing signing by the Brewers. He likely won't play a large role for the contender, but his speed could lead to a big league call-up later in the season and potentially lead to a postseason role.
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