Brewers Secure Outfielder from Giants in Cash Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 30. The move came after injuries depleted the club’s right-handed hitting depth.
Jackson Chourio has a fractured left hand and was placed on the 10-day injured list. Andrew Vaughn also suffered a broken hand.
Details of the transaction
Matos, 24, was obtained by Milwaukee in a cash transaction. The Giants had designated him for assignment before finalizing their opening-day roster.
He lost his roster spot to Jared Oliva, who spent the 2025 season in the Brewers’ Triple-A Nashville system. To open a 40-man spot, the Brewers designated left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment.
Why the club acted
With two right-handed hitters sidelined, Milwaukee sought immediate outfield depth. The Brewers moved to secure a former Giants outfielder via a cash deal to shore up options.
Player profile and recent performance
Matos arrived with a reputation as a once-vaunted prospect. He has appeared in 178 major-league games since 2023.
Across those games he carries a .231 batting average, 15 home runs and 61 RBIs. His career OPS sits at .650 and his cumulative WAR is minus-0.7.
His best counting season came in 2025. That year he hit .221 with eight homers, 22 RBIs and a .691 OPS over 57 games, starting at all three outfield positions.
Memorable outings
Brewers fans may recall Matos’ performance in Milwaukee last August. He collected six hits in the series, including two home runs and four RBIs, as the Giants won two of three games.
Roster impact and next steps
The move addresses immediate depth needs while Chourio and Vaughn heal. Filmogaz.com will update this story as new information becomes available.
