MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have made a trade with the New York Mets, sending right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to New York in exchange for pitching prospect Coleman Crow. This move trims the Brewers' list of arbitration-eligible players and signals the team's commitment to bolstering their pitching staff.

Coleman Crow, a talented six-foot right-hander, is known for his impressive pitchability rather than raw power. The 23-year-old pitcher is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in July after being traded to the Mets by the Los Angeles Angels. Crow's potential and abilities have earned him a spot on MLB Pipeline's list of the Mets' top 30 prospects, ranking 29th.

Born and raised in Georgia, Crow was selected by the Angels in the 28th round of the 2019 Draft. Despite being a late draft pick, Crow received fifth-round money to sign. He quickly made a name for himself with a remarkable performance in the Arizona Fall League in 2021, which led to a promotion to Double-A in 2022. In his age-21 season, Crow led the Southern League in innings pitched and ranked second in strikeouts. Before his injury, he displayed promise in the 2023 season with a 2-0 record, a 1.88 ERA, and 31 strikeouts in 24 innings.

The typical recovery timeline for Tommy John surgery suggests that Crow may return to the field as early as the second half of 2024. Despite his injury, Crow generated interest leading up to the Rule 5 Draft. Teams had the opportunity to select him for $100,000 and utilize the 60-day injured list to allow for his rehabilitation. However, this option would have required a 40-man roster spot and a Major League salary throughout the 2024 season.

In this trade, the Brewers bid farewell to two of their longest-tenured players, Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor. Houser, who arrived in Milwaukee through a 2015 trade with the Astros, has excelled as a starter. However, injuries and a 4.12 ERA in 2023 limited his playing time to 111 1/3 innings. Taylor, on the other hand, provided valuable right-handed power as an outfield defender and was arbitration-eligible for the first time.

With the departure of Houser and Taylor, the Brewers now have seven arbitration-eligible players remaining. The list includes right-handed ace Corbin Burnes and shortstop Willy Adames, both of whom have been subject to trade rumors this offseason. The other arbitration-eligible players for the Brewers are relievers Devin Williams, Hoby Milner, Joel Payamps, and Bryse Wilson, along with first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers, acquired from the Yankees.

The next key date in this process is January 13, when teams and their arbitration-eligible players will file salary proposals with MLB if agreements have not been reached prior. The Brewers will undoubtedly continue their efforts to solidify their roster in preparation for the upcoming season.