In exchange for Cortes, the Padres sent speedy reserve outfielder Brandon Lockridge to Milwaukee, a former Yankees farmhand. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .216/.258/.261 with no home runs and five RBIs. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Padres Add Former All-Star Nestor Cortes Just Before Trade Deadline.

The Brewers have the best record in baseball, and they’re reportedly adding to the lineup ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. According to MLB Network Insider Mark Feinsand, Milwaukee is sending Nestor Cortes to San Diego for 28-year-old outfielder Brandon Lockridge.