Teams that fall out of playoff contention often place veteran players, especially impending free agents, on outright waivers late in the year so contenders can claim them before September 1 for postseason eligibility. Waiver activity has picked up; the Pirates designated lefty Andrew Heaney for assignment and Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana is on outright waivers, and additional veterans could be placed on waivers as clubs prioritize payroll moves ahead of the offseason. Milwaukee's April acquisition of Quinn Priester has been pivotal: his starts have produced no losses since May 24, going 10-0 in 15 starts with all five no-decisions ending in team victories.
It's become common in recent years for teams that have fallen out of the playoff race to place veteran players (especially impending free agents) on outright waivers late in the year, offering them up to possible contenders who would like to claim them. That process is typically done before September 1 to allow players claimed off waivers to participate in the postseason with their new club.
The right-hander's 3.44 ERA and 4.37 FIP are both solid enough figures, but what really jumps off the page is the team's success when he takes the ball. The Brewers haven't lost a game where Priester took the mound since May 24. Since then, the twice-traded former top prospect has gone 10-0 in 15 starts. All five of his no-decisions in that span have ended in victory for the team.
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